We're advertising about RIAs, for RIAs.
Telling your story and driving high-net-worth investors to you.
The Independent Difference campaign is a multimillion-dollar national advertising campaign that’s about you, the independent financial advisor. It’s showing investors what sets you apart and where to find you.
Telling your story and driving high-net-worth investors to you.
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First, we inform.
Our ads feature real advisors sharing what they do for investors and why it matters.
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Next, we point the way.
Those who want to learn more and find a local independent financial advisor are sent to FindYourIndependentAdvisor.com.
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Then, we start the connection.
Our advisor directory makes finding an independent financial advisor as easy as typing in a zip code.
Why independence matters is what our message is all about.
Through TV, print, and digital advertising, real independent advisors share the values they live by and what independence means to them. Ads appear on CNBC, the Golf Channel, Fox Business, and more.
Our efforts are paying off and getting investors to take action.
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Advertising
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FindYourIndependentAdvisor.com
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Advisor directory
What really counts is how the campaign is doing in your area.
Find out what kind of results the campaign is getting near you, and access additional insights to help you see what growth opportunities are out there for your firm.
Ready to be found by high-net worth investors?
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Ready to be found by high-net worth investors?
If you're already a Schwab client, find out how you can get listed on our advisor directory.
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See what we do for you as an RIA.
Talk to a Schwab Business Development Officer to learn how our innovation, insights, and resources can help you own your future and better serve your clients.
All conversations are completely confidential.
The Independent Difference campaign is brought to you compliments of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. The sole purpose of this campaign is to help educate investors about working with an RIA. Clients should evaluate an RIA based on their own particular needs.
Campaign data sources: Sizmek reporting (July 2025), Adobe Analytics (July 2025) and On Demand Analytics (July 2025).