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Charles Schwab

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,730

Across 756 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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Expertise

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

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Location

438 East El Camino Real

Sunnyvale CA 94087-1938

Advisors at this office

22

Advisors at this office

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Alex P

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Alex Preisser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for the Department of the Air Force and Outdoor Rec Ramstein. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using 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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Ismael M

CFP®, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Ismael Macias is a CFP® and Series 66 certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase and in hospitality management. 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

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

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Anastasia Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, with a brief period at Coast Engraving from 2019 to 2021. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment offerings.

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

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Alexander Eckert is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance. He has residual commission income from a long-term care and life insurance policy placed with One America in early 2018. 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 services with access to 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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Benjamin L

Series 63, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Benjamin Lundquist is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its research and due diligence teams.

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

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Daniel Weisman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Sunnyvale, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, having worked at Charles Schwab Bank Ssb since 2005 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties managed by a third party. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and conducting due diligence on alternative investments through its integrated operational platform.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Martin Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 1999. Lopez is based in Sunnyvale, California. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and delivers integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Melissa Drago is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Scottrade, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. 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 options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Dalten Smith is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021 and previously held positions in logistics and education. His past roles include work at GEODIS Logistics, Lakeridge Golf Course, and Full Time Education. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

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

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Michael Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and alternative investment due diligence.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Nicole Gatiss is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and joined Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, 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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Zulema M

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Zulema Morales Sandoval is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Red Envelope Financial Planning, Inc. She has also spent several years engaged in full-time education. 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 supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Randy Manzanares is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent sales representative for Amway. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocations.

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

Series 66

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Sunnyvale, CA

Charles Schwab

Suki Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1992 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of advising, she manages several rental properties in San Francisco. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches with centralized operational and supervisory structures.

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