Chris Kawashima
Director, Financial Planning
Schwab Center for Financial Research
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Chris Kawashima, CFP, is responsible for researching financial planning and retirement income issues.
Chris joined Schwab in 2008. Before serving in his current role, he worked as a financial planner and equity compensation specialist serving clients at Schwab. As a CFP professional, Chris has extensive training and years of professional experience working with investors on a broad range of investment and financial planning issues. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
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