Phoenix, AZ South 48th Street Office

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Charles Schwab

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Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,730

Across 755 offices

Clients per advisor

142 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$0 Very Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a very large client base—primarily high‑ and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and related accounts—through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed‑account and financial planning services. As a dual‑registered broker‑dealer and investment adviser, Schwab acts as program sponsor and custodian and provides bundled (wrap) advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash‑sweep services.

Schwab’s client relationship model for the SWA Program is primarily non‑discretionary: Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. (SWAI) provides periodic buy/sell and allocation recommendations while clients retain final decision‑making, and Schwab also offers access to discretionary SMAs (Schwab Wealth Portfolios) managed by an affiliate, Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM). Investment guidance is delivered using multi‑asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation (and optional tactical tilts), written advice policies and periodic reviews, and Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence on alternative investments available through its Alternative Investments Select program.

What is noteworthy about Schwab compared with many peers is its scale and integrated structure: it serves hundreds of thousands of clients through thousands of representatives and multiple wrap programs, which results in relatively high client coverage per advisor and centralized supervisory, custody, and order‑routing arrangements. Schwab also has a distinctive operational footprint for a wealth program — it combines non‑discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, a formal alternative‑investment onboarding and placement process, and cash‑sweep mechanisms that vary by client residence.

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Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Location

8040 South 48th Street

Phoenix AZ 85044

Advisors at this office

18

Advisors at this office

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Daniel W

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Daniel Wellman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007, including 10 years with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Steven H

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Steven Hamilton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020 and held prior roles at Wells Fargo and First Clearing, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has expressed interest in food delivery services as a Doordash driver. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s approach combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and incorporates multi-asset model portfolios supported by its internal research and alternative investments platform.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael L

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Michael Lambard is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Quicken Loans, and Discover Financial. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Fredric R

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Fredric Rozum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab, Robinhood Markets, Bank of America, Merrill, AeroTek, Direct Energy, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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James L

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

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James Layton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood, Morgan Stanley, GoDaddy, Crate and Barrel, and Comcast. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Donald K

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Donald Kemp is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Farm for eight years before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Bryce R

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Bryce Ramirez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Bed Bath and Beyond and Fry's Food and Drug, and has experience as a pet sitter. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Michael Hahn is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an alternative investments platform.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Alex M

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Alex Mc Neely is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined approach of non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Joseph M

CFP®, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Joseph Murphy is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at Edward Jones. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Murphy holds the Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ross M

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Ross Murphy II is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Andrea H

Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Andrea Hicks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of LolliTreats, a food and beverage business specializing in baked goods. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Alexandra S

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Alexandra Sandoval is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and operated as a self-employed advisor before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Sandoval holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, combining multi-asset model portfolios with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jonathan C

CFA®, Series 63

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Jonathan Carter is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Edward Jones Trust Company from 2006 to 2025. Carter represents the Western US on the CFA Institute Presidents Council and serves on the Board of the Institute of Portfolio Alternatives, focusing on strategic direction and advocacy within the Alternative Investment Industry. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, brokerage, and financial planning services. Schwab is notable for its integrated structure, scale, and its formal alternative-investment onboarding and placement process.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Elizabeth A

Series 63, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Charles Schwab

Elizabeth Aponte is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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