Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2025 FDDs)
Ameriprise Financial Services Independent Advisor Business
Score: 66/100
Charles Schwab Independent Branch
Score: 64/100
Investment Range | $12K – $130K | $79K – $222K |
Franchise Fee | $2K | $38K |
Royalty Rate | N/A | N/A |
Total Locations | 5,578 | 381 |
FranchiseLens Score | 66/100 | 64/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 3 cases | 5 cases |
Territory Type | None | None |
Growth Trend | -2.4% CAGR (3yr) | +2.0% CAGR (3yr) |