Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc

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Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations
  • Firm Advisors

    • Overview

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc is an advisory company based in San Francisco, California. It handles $782.6 billion in assets over 242,041 customer accounts, making it one of the biggest firms in the country by assets under management (AUM). It has a very large team, including 212 financial advisors. Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the firm is not able to buy and sell securities for its customers' and own accounts and instead is required to go through a broker-dealer company to do so. Securities are tradable fiscal assets such as bonds, stocks and options.

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc manages 242,011 of the company's client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management is a structure in which an investment advisor makes buy and sell judgments for the client's account without requiring client approval. Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc also oversees 30 non-discretionary accounts totaling $24.3 billion in assets under management. The advisory firm supervises about $3.2 million for each client account. The typical advisor at Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc oversees around 1,142 client accounts.

    The firm's main office is located at 211 Main Street, San Francisco, California 94105. It is permitted to serve customers throughout 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Assets Under Management

    $782.6 billion

    Number of Advisors

    212

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    211 Main Street
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $782.6 billion

    National Average: $8.6 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    1,007

    National Average: 64
    Total Number of Accounts

    242,041

    National Average: 375,227
    Average Account Size

    $3.2 million

    National Average: $23.0 thousand
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    Products and Services

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc offers multiple services, which can include portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients and selection of other advisers. However, the firm did not provide any of its customers with financial planning services in the last fiscal year. It does not sell products or offer services other than investment advisory services to its investment advisory accounts. The company is also affiliated with one or more other service providers in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company, insurance company or agency and commodity pool advisor.

    Core Advisor Services

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      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.

    • Offered by 46% of firms

      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

    A financial advisor's fees largely are based on which services the firm provides the client. However, fees billed by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc can be comprised of some blend of the following fee structures: asset-based, fixed or other. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are offered by the firm.

    Available

    • Offered by 69% of firms

      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.

    • 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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      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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    Types of Clients

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc manages money for a broad range of clients. The company provides services to retail investors, high net worth investors, banking institutions, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, charitable organizations, state or municipal government entities, insurance companies and corporations. Out of its 242,041 customers, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc's largest client group is retail investors, although it also caters to 45,292 high-net-worth individuals. The SEC defines a high-net-worth individual as a person who has at least $750,000 in AUM or a net worth of more than $1.50 million or who is considered a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of the company's clients reside abroad.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 18.71%
    • Other Individuals - 80.15%
    • Corporations - 1.05%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0.09%

    * The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.

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    Disclosures

    Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc

    Brian Dixon
    San Francisco, CA
    Jamie Peek
    San Francisco, CA
    Trevor Durham
    San Francisco, CA
    Daniel Griffith
    San Francisco, CA
    Catherine Weigel
    San Francisco, CA
    Connor Murphy
    San Francisco, CA
    Jesse Renda
    San Francisco, CA
    Michael Morin
    San Francisco, CA
    Sam Lashin
    Cornelius, NC

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