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Schwab Wealth Advisory

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Firm-wide stats for Schwab Wealth Advisory

Total advisors

1,765

Across 168 offices

Clients per advisor

96 High

Avg AUM per client

$0 Very Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program and certain CS&Co.-referred clients, providing non‑discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point‑in‑time wealth management consultations. Its services include guidance on asset allocation and investment selection — including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments — while trades are executed only with client authorization.

The firm’s advice is driven by Charles Schwab & Co.’s standard asset‑allocation models and internal research tools (including Schwab Equity Ratings®), with at‑least‑annual reviews and recommendations tailored to each client’s stated goals and risk tolerance. SWAI does not exercise discretionary trading authority, does not monitor accounts continuously between reviews, and typically recommends separately managed accounts that are managed and traded by third‑party or affiliated money managers.

Noteworthy aspects of SWAI’s structure include that it is compensated by Charles Schwab & Co. rather than billing clients directly, and that it is affiliated with a registered futures merchant (Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC), an affiliation that is uncommon among large advisory firms. Its large scale — including over $218 billion enrolled in the SWA Program as disclosed — combined with dual‑registered SWAI Associates, frequent use of affiliated funds and platform arrangements, and formal compliance measures (including annual independent audits and supervisory programs) creates distinct conflict‑of‑interest considerations and operational practices compared with many peers.

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Expertise

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting

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Occupation focus

Retired

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Location

Irvine CA

Advisors at this office

2

Advisors at this office

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Jason B

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Jason Bettendorf is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2026. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools and typically recommends separately managed accounts overseen by third-party or affiliated money managers.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired
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Madhavi H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Irvine, CA

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Madhavi Holay is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and has held roles at several other financial firms. Holay is based in Irvine, CA. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach uses asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired
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