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Schwab Advisor Services Announces National RIA Day, the First Annual Day Celebrating Independent Registered Investment Advisors

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  • Schwab Advisor Services announced the creation of National RIA Day to recognize independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) & their commitment to the fiduciary standard.
  • The inaugural National RIA Day will occur on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, with future observances scheduled for the third Wednesday of February annually.
  • The initiative originated as a grassroots movement among students & faculty, with Schwab securing official recognition via the National Day Calendar.
  • Key partners involved in the launch include the CFP Board, the Foundation for Financial Planning, the Investment Adviser Association, & various universities.
  • Celebrations will take place across advisor communities, college campuses, advocacy groups, the New York Stock Exchange, & Schwab offices.
  • Five key initiatives for the day include celebration, advocacy in Washington D.C., education on campuses, pro bono service, & Schwab-specific programming.
  • Schwab will ring the closing bell at the NYSE on the inaugural date to honor the profession.
  • The day aims to address the lack of industry recognition & increase student awareness of the RIA career path.
  • Advisors are encouraged to participate by sharing stories, involving clients, engaging with students, & celebrating with their teams using the #NationalRIADay hashtag.
  • The RIA fiduciary standard legally requires advisors to act in their clients' best interest, distinguishing the profession from those operating on suitability alone.
  • Schwab serves nearly 17,000 RIAs & safeguards nearly $6 trillion in client assets while acting as a convener for the event rather than an owner.