Charles Schwab & Co., Inc

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Investment Advisor and Brokerage Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations

    • Overview

    Charles Schwab & Co., Inc is located at 211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA. The firm employs 3,692 financial advisors to manage client portfolios and provide financial guidance. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc is a registered broker-dealer.

    The firm offers financial planning services, selection of other advisers, and other services. Over the past year, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc has provided financial planning services to 35,500 clients. The firm maintains affiliations with broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company, insurance company or agency, pension consultant, and commodity pool advisor. The fee structure includes fixed and other types of fees.

    Charles Schwab & Co., Inc is registered in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Missouri, Washington, Texas, and New Hampshire.

    Number of Advisors

    3,692

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    211 Main Street
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Charles Schwab & Co., Inc by the Numbers

    Total Number of Employees

    30,065

    National Average: 64
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    Products and Services

    Services that Charles Schwab & Co., Inc offers can include financial planning services, selection of other advisers, and other services. In the last financial year, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc provided financial planning services to 35500 of its clients. The firm does sell products or offer services other than investment advisory services to its customers. It is affiliated with one or more other companies in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company, insurance company or agency, pension consultant, and commodity pool advisor.

    Core Advisor Services

    • Offered by 31% of firms

      Financial Planning Services

      This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.

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      Portfolio Management

      This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.

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      Market Timing Services

      This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.

    Other Services

    • Offered by 20% of firms

      Selection of Other Advisors

      This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.

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      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

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      Educational Seminars/Workshops

      This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.

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    Fee Structure

    Fiancial advisory fees typically depend on the type of services provided. Fees billed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc can include some combination of the following fee types: fixed and other. The company does participate in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a service bundle for a comprehensive fee.It can withdraw its charges directly from client accounts.

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    • Offered by 32% of firms

      Fixed

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      Fixed fees are a one-time, lump sum charged for a specific service, like the creation of a financial plan without subsequent implementation. This can be useful if you only need advice for one specific purpose, rather than a long-term advisor. Fixed fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,000.

    • Offered by 10% of firms

      Other

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      Firms can sometimes charge customers using non-traditional fee structures. See this firm's Form ADV for more details.

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      Percentage of Assets

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      This fee, which is the most common fee type charged by advisors for portfolio management, is based on the amount of assets you have under management. Also referred to as an asset-based fee, this fee typically ranges from 0.50%-2.00% of AUM annually. You'll typically pay a lower rate the more assets you have under management.

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      Hourly

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      Like a lawyer, a financial advisor may charge you by the hour. This can be helpful if you are only looking for short-term or one-time advice. Rates typically range from $100-$300 per hour, depending on the complexity and level of services needed.

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      Commissions

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      Occasionally, advisors earn commissions from selling financial products, such as securities or insurance policies, or making certain referrals or transactions. Advisors who earn commissions may be incentivized to make certain recommendations to clients in order to make a commission. Fee-only advisors do not earn commissions, while fee-based advisors may.

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      Performance-based

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      Advisors only earn performance-based fees if a portfolio outperforms a defined benchmark. This fee may be calculated in a number of ways but most commonly is charged as a percentage of investment profits. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to make riskier decisions in order to generate higher returns.

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      Subscription

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      Firms generally charge this fee for educational materials provided, such as a monthly magazine. This can be useful if you want to learn about investing or financial management on your own.

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    Disclosures

    Charles Schwab & Co., Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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