Our Custodian:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Shadowbrook Private Wealth has selected Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as the primary custodian for our clients’ accounts.
Since 1987, Schwab has provided independent advisors with the platform, products, programs, and resources they need to serve their clients and grow their businesses efficiently and effectively. Schwab Advisor Services, which includes the custody, trading, and support services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), is the leading provider of those services to independent investment advisors.
By using Schwab as primary custodian, Shadowbrook Private Wealth has access to a wide range of products and services that help us serve our clients, including:
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Full range of investment products and trading services
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Technology and service support
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Wide array of investment account types including retirement accounts, charitable giving, and education accounts
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Full range of investment options such as stocks, mutual funds, bonds, exchange-traded funds, CDs, and other investments.
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Technology and service support so investors can access all their accounts online and view positions, balances, and account histories in one place.
The Charles Schwab Corporation is one of the nation’s leading providers of financial services. Through their operating subsidiaries, they provide securities brokerage, money management, and financial advisory services to individual investors, independent investment advisors, and corporate and retirement plan sponsors and participants.
The Charles Schwab Corporation is financially stable, and they are committed to their continued financial health. Their capital structure and liquidity are sound, and their internal controls and business standards are designed to keep client assets safe. They maintain a disciplined focus on risk management and strive to operate the firm conservatively to minimize investment risks. They know that their success ultimately depends on how they serve all of their clients and their confidence in Schwab. Financial results and more information about The Charles Schwab Corporation’s business and financial condition can be viewed at any time at www.aboutschwab.com
Account Protection:
SIPC® ACCOUNT PROTECTION
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Protection for securities and cash by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC): Accounts of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (including those held by clients of investment advisors with Schwab Institutional®) are insured by SIPC for securities and cash in the event of broker-dealer failure.
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SIPC provides up to $500,000 of protection for brokerage accounts held in each separate capacity (e.g., joint tenant or sole owner), with a limit of $250,000 for claims of uninvested cash balances.
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For a more thorough overview of SIPC Protection please access the below link.
More information about SIPC coverage is available at