Recruiting Talent
Finding top people who have the skills and talent to implement your firm's business strategy is an ongoing process. Keep talent acquisition top of mind by focusing on long-term strategic growth, not just immediate hiring needs. Create a culture of recruitment and make the transition from a reactive to a proactive recruitment model.
Get the tools and insights you need to enhance your recruitment strategy—that could help you stay ahead of the competition—with our Talent Advantage Program.
The RIA Channel Is Growing
The RIA industry is one of the fastest-growing segments in financial services:
- $8.5T in assets1
- RIAs are projected to control nearly one-third (32%) of the industry's assets by 20282
Optimize Your Recruitment Strategy
Explore four key phases of a successful recruitment process with actionable tips, insightful examples, and convenient forms and templates to help you source, select, and retain top candidates.
- Getting started
- Sourcing and screening candidates
- Interviewing and selecting candidates
- Onboarding and retention
RIA Summer Internship Program
At Schwab, we are committed to supporting the growth of the RIA industry by connecting the advisors of today with the talent of tomorrow. Schwab's RIA Summer Internship Program selects top candidates from colleges and universities from across the country to participate in an intern experience. If you custody with Schwab, you can leverage our RIA Intern Program Alumni Resume Book to help source your next hire. The alumni resume book lists individuals who have completed our intern program and are now actively seeking employment with RIA firms.
Additional resources
Leverage the "Careers in the RIA Industry" presentation to reach out to prospects.
Schwab's RIA Benchmarking Study
Explore a career in the RIA industry
Infographic: Discover the benefits of a career in the RIA industry
Establishing a legacy through a cycle of opportunity
Learn how to attract, develop, and retain key talent to ensure the continuity of a firm's people, culture, and values.
1. The Cerulli Report - U.S. Advisor Metrics, Market Sizing, 2024
2. U.S. Advisor Metrics, Market Sizing, 2024
The RIA Talent Advantage® Program supports advisors with tools, resources, and networking opportunities to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to serve investors.
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The RIA Intern Program Resume Book is designed to help educate and connect college students to the RIA industry. Participation in this program provides no guarantees regarding the capabilities or suitability of students for employment. Schwab does not make any representations or warranties concerning any of the students listed in the RIA Intern Program Resume Book, including without limitation, the accuracy or completeness of their resumes or their ability to enter into or fulfill the requirements of any employment relationship. Completion of the program does not confer any certificate, credential, or evaluation on the participating student, and advisors should not construe their participation and listing in the RIA Intern Program Resume Book as a recommendation to hire, an endorsement, or a sponsorship by Schwab. You must decide whether to hire any employee and his or her appropriateness for you or your firm. Schwab has not verified the information in any of the resumes and has not performed background checks or other due diligence on the interns with the intent that you rely on it. You should perform your own verifications in these fields to address your specific circumstances.