I started to really evaluate what the future looks like and what the future for advice looks like. The independent model was the model that could support that type of growth. We were definitely scared, and I think for me it's the fear of the unknown. And Schwab was able to calm my nerves here and just let me know that there are people that can help. The team that supported us in this transition and continues to support us has been very integral in our growth. We've more than doubled our business.

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Headline: Why independence? For my clients.

Cris: When I started with this firm, we were at $45 million in assets under management. Right now, we are about to cross $500 million.

[Chyron: Cris Cabanillas, Monterey Private Wealth]

Juanita: It's very rewarding to be a part of, and be able to experience, an advisor's growth. I love being a resource.

[Chyron: Juanita Fahrendorf, Schwab Advisor Services]

Cris: Schwab provides a great resource and technology and kind of this open architecture that allows us to be independent, to provide a great experience to our clients, an experience that they'll go and tell their friends about, or tell whoever, whoever will listen.

Juanita: Service is at the heart of Schwab's business. I love having the answer. Knowing that something that I've experienced before, that can help somebody else, is very rewarding.

Cris: It's definitely a good feeling knowing that at the end of the day we're helping people. That's the best part.

Holding line: Charles Schwab is proud to support the independent financial advisors who are passionately dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals.

Headline: Independence allows us to think big.

MaryJane: Schwab focuses on us like we focus on our clients. Even though I consider us a smaller firm in the grand scheme of things, I feel like we are treated equally, as if we had a billion dollars under management.

Kristie: I really believe in serving our clients to the best of my ability. And that means I have to do whatever it takes. MaryJane works for one of our firms in the Atlanta area.

MJ: Being an RIA, I think that's just very different, allows us more freedom, our clients more freedom. We had about 100 clients in our firm previously, and now we have 250 clients.

Kristie:  Our job is to help advisors grow. My clients expect more than excellence. It's gratifying that I get to work with advisors every single day and it's even more gratifying to know that what I do for them is going to be beneficial for their clients.

MJ: There is a whole new world out there. Schwab helps our firm think bigger.

Holding line: Charles Schwab is proud to support the independent financial advisors who are passionately dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals.
 

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Why independence? For my clients.

Laurie Nardone
Shira Ridge Wealth Management

Laurie: When we made the transition in 2015, one hundred percent of our clients moved over with us. Schwab was so professional with the whole transition process.

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Schwab Advisor Services

Ryan: My job as a transition consultant is to bring in any and all internal and external resources that an advisor may need.

Laurie: Because there are questions no matter how prepared you are. There's still questions in everything that comes up.

Ryan: Her and -- I should say her staff, too -- they're all genuine, nice people. They're willing to help. They believe in what they do and, you know, that just really lines up with what I'm all about and what I think Schwab is all about.

Laurie: It was so nice to be able to go to our clients and say, "here's where we're moving to. Here's why it's better. Let me count the ways." We had about $45 million in assets under management. Now we're at $110 million. Our referrals increased dramatically once we made the move to Schwab.

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Shira Ridge Wealth Management is not owned by or affiliated with Schwab, and its personnel are not employees or agents of Schwab. This is not a referral to, endorsement or recommendation of, or testimonial for the advisor with respect to its investment advisory or other services. Schwab Advisor Services™ serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading, and support services of Schwab. Independent investment advisors are not owned by, affiliated with, or supervised by Schwab. ©2020 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"). All rights reserved. Member SIPC. (0320-0HRH)

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Independence works for me and my clients.

Andy Brown
Capital Advisors

Andy: You know, if I was still talking with somebody who was still on the brokerage side looking to come independent, I would really tell them to focus on what's the most important thing you like to do. Charles Schwab, in my mind, will help you from day one develop your business plan, help you develop your compliance, and allow you to really focus on what you want to do, which is take care of the clients. They will be an extension of your firm. Schwab is focused on us like we focus on our clients.

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Charles Schwab is proud to support the independent financial advisors who are passionately dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals.

DISCLOSURES:

The views expressed are for general information purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized legal or compliance advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab recommends consultation with a professional. Examples described are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent a guarantee of future performance or success and may not be representative of your experience.
Capital Advisors is not owned by or affiliated with Schwab, and its personnel are not employees or agents of Schwab. This is not a referral to, endorsement or recommendation of, or testimonial for the advisor with respect to its investment advisory or other services. Schwab Advisor Services™ serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading, and support services of Schwab. Independent investment advisors are not owned by, affiliated with, or supervised by Schwab. ©2020 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"). All rights reserved. Member SIPC. (0320-0HRH)