Schwab to Start Next Phase of TD Ameritrade Conversion in January

Following the current “get grounded” orientation phase of the Schwab-TD Ameritrade platform conversion, the second phase for TD Ameritrade advisors, “get ready,” will start in late January, according to Jessica Heffron, managing director of Advisor Services Integration at Schwab. The next phase will be “when we’re really looking to execute custodial agreements with your firms,” she told TD Ameritrade advisors who are still getting some familiarity with Schwab’s platform. After that, “the next critical time period is June through August, which will cover … ‘complete setup,’ as well as get you pretty deep into” the “explore and learn” phase of the scheduled conversion, she said during the virtual Schwab Impact 2022 conference. “This is going to be a critical time where your firm is actually going to start to get access to Schwab platforms like SchwabAdvisorCenter.com,” she noted. During that time period, TD Ameritrade advisors will “continue to have access to the TDA platform,” she said, explaining: “That is where you’re going to continue to actively manage your business, your assets, your portfolios on that platform up until Labor Day weekend.” That is all in preparation for the completion of TD Ameritrade’s integration into Schwab’s platform on Labor Day weekend, she said, noting, “integration continues to remain a key focus for us” this year.