Saint Charles, MO Office

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Charles Schwab

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,786

Across 756 offices

Clients per advisor

141 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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Expertise

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

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Location

Saint Charles MO

Advisors at this office

3

Advisors at this office

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Ryan W

Series 66, Series 63

Saint Charles, MO

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Ryan Windish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Saint Charles, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and various positions outside the financial sector. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with alternative investment options.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Charles, MO

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Kevin Gaylord is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Premiere Bank, Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab since 2021, as well as prior experience at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab 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 through multi-asset model portfolios, 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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Shengbing S

Series 63, Series 66

St. Charles, MO

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Shengbing Shao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at TD Ameritrade, Beyondtrade Securities Inc., Global Kids English, and Scottrade Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates A&B Retail, LLC, a retail business involved in importing products and managing supplier relationships. 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 advisory solutions, utilizing 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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