From Campus to Career: Schwab Advisor Services™ Names 2026 RIATA Student Scholarship® Recipients
Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its sixth year, the program continues its commitment to expanding access to the advisory profession by easing financial barriers and providing aspiring advisors with meaningful opportunities for growth.
Each recipient will receive a $15,000 scholarship to support enrollment during the 2026-2027 academic year, along with a one-on-one mentorship match with an independent RIA leader. Together, these benefits will provide increased momentum toward a career in advice, backed by personalized guidance, career insight, and firsthand industry exposure.
More than 500 students from 100 universities applied this year, a pool reviewed by firm leaders on Schwab Advisor Services' RIA Talent Advantage Advocacy Board. Board members spend their careers building strong firm cultures, recruiting a broad range of talent, and mentoring future advisors, work that shaped how they evaluated this year's applicants.
"What strikes us most, year after year, is how many students are seeking careers rooted in helping others build financial confidence," said Jon Beatty, Managing Director, Head of Schwab Advisor Services. "Since 2021, thousands of students have applied for this scholarship in pursuit of careers in independent advice. This year's recipients now have the chance to build relationships, learn what this profession really looks like day to day, and start preparing to be advisors people trust."
