Walnut Creek, CA S. California Blvd. Office

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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

1231 S. California Blvd.

Walnut Creek CA 94596-5122

Advisors at this office

25

Advisors at this office

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Gokhan G

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Gokhan Guvenc is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing 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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Douglas K

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Douglas Kaminski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wrap fee programs. Schwab provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-based due diligence to support client investment decisions.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Bryce Sadosky is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing 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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Stephen D

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Stephen Davis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes six years of service in the U.S. Air Force and four years of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a centralized operational structure.

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

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Caleb Gordon is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2001, including a brief tenure at TD Ameritrade in 2005. 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, offering investment guidance through 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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George C

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

George Chang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a structured model portfolio approach and centralized operational resources.

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

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Ming Chen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several rental properties in California and Nevada. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Andrew Rubio Mendoza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also worked in community and retail sectors, including the YMCA East Bay and Road Runner Sports. 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 a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Miguel O’Hara is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2020. 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 a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and 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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Tyler P

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Tyler Paik Nicely is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory duties, he is the sole managing member of two LLCs intended for future real estate investment activities. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through comprehensive wealth advisory, brokerage, and financial planning services. The firm’s integrated model combines primarily non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment programs.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Michelle Phradichith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2025, following several years at Fidelity Investments and other firms. 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized operations and a formal alternative-investment process.

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

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Jorge Rocha is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, and Better Mortgage. Outside of finance, he was involved with SOL ROUGE LLC for two years. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research 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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Kaylie V

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Kaylie Varner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, following prior roles at Charles Schwab Bank and TD Ameritrade. 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 solutions 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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Kimberly S

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Kimberly Swanson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, with prior experience at Raymond James & Associates. She is also involved in real estate and property management on a limited basis outside of securities trading hours. 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 solutions supported by a centralized custody and operational structure.

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

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Charles Schwab

Jordan Urrutia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 5 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Before joining Schwab in 2021, he worked briefly at Fidelity and LPL Financial and spent five years at Christian Louboutin prior to entering the financial industry. 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 research 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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