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2025 RIA Compensation Report

Schwab’s RIA Compensation Report reflects responses from Schwab’s 2025 RIA Benchmarking Study, the largest study of its kind, and offers a comprehensive look at compensation practices in the independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry.

February 11, 2026

2026 RIA & AI Research Study: Advisor AI in Action

Schwab study reveals RIA AI adoption more than doubles - but most firms still in early stages

January 22, 2026

2025 ETFs and Beyond Study

This year's study underscores that low costs and accessibility are key drivers of the ongoing momentum behind investor uptake of ETFs.

November 06, 2025

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