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Financial Consultant Academy - April 2027 Cohort

Charles Schwab & Company
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Your opportunity

Do you have an interest in becoming a Financial Consultant and working directly with clients? If so, the Schwab Financial Consultant Academy is the program for you!  As a future Financial Consultant, you will create meaningful relationships with clients and help connect them with Schwab products and services based on their needs.

We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming April 2027 Financial Consultant Academy cohorts in multiple locations! 

The Schwab Financial Consultant Academy is a 15-month rotational program that prepares you to work in a client relationship and business development role while refining skills, gaining experience, and networking.  With a series of steps that include learning, on-the-job experience, and mentorship, the Financial Consultant Academy is designed to position you for success in a dynamic industry.

In this expedited program, you will start with studying for and passing the FINRA SIE, Series 7 & 66 exams in the first three months. You will then move on to a hands-on training rotation within our CS&S (Client Service & Support) organization where you will be an ambassador of Schwab helping to educate and solve problems by taking inbound calls that relate to service and trading interactions from retail clients (individual investors). Finally, during your last rotation you will receive wealth management training and on-the-job sales training.

While the ultimate goal is to see graduates from the FC Academy eventually become a Financial Consultant, upon graduation from the 15-month Academy, you will move into a business development (Investment Consultant or Financial Consultant Partner) role in your host location/team to continue refining your skills and gaining experience in order to progress to a Financial Consultant role, generally within 1-2 years.

Throughout the FC Academy you can expect to:

  • Study and pass FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 licenses
  • Gain product and industry knowledge through live client interactions and wealth management training
  • Learn from our numerous mentors, coaches and leaders that aim to develop you and your career
  • Develop consultative skills through a needs-based process to provide helpful and relevant solutions to clients
  • Develop the unique skill of providing world-class service to clients while building market expertise in preparation for building individual client relationships
  • Be greeted with the collaborative and supportive nature that comes from working in a Schwab wealth management environment  

Please indicate which cohort you are applying to and the location that you are interested in, in the screening questions portion of your application. Please note: At graduation from the FC Academy (FCA) the expectation is to see FCA graduates progress into a role with their selected host location. Please carefully consider which location(s) you submit your application for.

2027 Locations Available:

All locations listed below are a local branch location unless otherwise stated in italics. 

 

April 2027 Locations/Teams:

  • Chestnut Hill, MA 
  • Burlington, MA 
  • Corte Madera, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • Lake Oswego, OR
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • Pleasanton, CA 
  • Stamford, CT
  • Washington, D.C

 

What you have

Required qualifications

  • Completed bachelor's degree prior to the program start date or equivalent work-related experience.
  • Ability to travel occasionally during the program (less than 10% annually).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage various priorities, stay organized, and follow through on commitments in a timely and effective manner.
  • A client-focused mindset with experience listening to needs, building trust, and delivering thoughtful solutions or support.
  • Strong critical thinking and sound judgment when navigating unfamiliar situations, resolving complex questions, and identifying effective solutions.
  • Receptive to feedback and coaching, with a commitment to continuous learning and applying new knowledge to strengthen performance.
  • Adaptability and persistence when working through challenges, changing priorities, and ambitious development goals within a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven drive to achieve goals, follow through on commitments, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Preferred qualifications

  • FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) license.
  • 1+ year of customer service experience.
  • 1+ year of sales experience.
  • Experience building relationships through clear communication, active listening, and consistent follow-up.
  • Experience balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and a strong client focus.

If you are passionate about helping our clients own their financial future and building lasting relationships, then this is the career journey for you.

 

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance