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.

Key findings

Attracting and retaining talent remains a key priority to position firms for success and ensure their long-term sustainability.
Talent and compensation strategies combined with a well-designed organizational structure are central to firm growth, stability, and a leading client experience.
A compelling employee value proposition and robust benefits package help attract and retain top talent.

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About the report

Schwab’s RIA Compensation Report is based on responses from the 2025 RIA Benchmarking Study. 1,046 advisory firms participated in the compensation segment of the 2025 study, representing 81% of the 1,288 firms that took part overall. The data was gathered from January to March 2025 and covers more than 16,000 employees across 27 roles commonly found in RIAs, reflecting the results from the 2024 calendar year.

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