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Schwab executives Rick Wurster and Walt Bettinger

Walt Bettinger to retire as CEO

After 16 years of successfully serving the clients, employees and stockholders of Schwab as CEO, Walt has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024. Walt will continue to serve as Executive Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with founder Charles R. Schwab. At that time, Rick Wurster, President of Schwab, will be named President and CEO.

Main Street Stories

Main Street Stories

Real stories about our people, purpose, industry, and the communities we support.

Across the globe, the appetite for U.S. investments is growing.

Lisa Hunt, head of International Services, shares how Schwab is working to provide greater access to more investors around the globe.

August 26, 2024 Lisa Kidd Hunt

The rise of finfluencers

Social media stars are giving financial education a hip makeover. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

August 22, 2024

The mutual fund turns 100 and is still kicking

A mainstay for millions of everyday investors remains as relevant as ever. Schwab’s John Sturiale explains.

August 12, 2024

Giving credit where it’s due after a big military promotion

National Guardsman Rob Crockem straddles both civilian and military roles, and says he's learned you don't get to where you are in life all on your own.

August 16, 2024

An Unwavering Vision

Since our founding, we have championed Main Street investors by giving them the tools, resources, and investment advice needed to secure their financial futures. Our goal is to be the most trusted leader in investment services—not only by championing every client's goals with passion and integrity, but also through our investments in the success of our employees and the communities where we operate.

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Insights and Trends

Charles Schwab Trader Sentiment Survey Q3 2024

Inflation concerns decline nearly ten points from the second quarter.

Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2024

Additional data reveals Americans now think it takes an average of $2.5 million to be considered wealthy – which is up slightly from 2023 and 2022.

401(k) Participant Study 2024

Inflation and stock market volatility continue to be the biggest obstacles to saving for a comfortable retirement, though workers are slightly less concerned about both factors in 2024, according to our survey.

 

 

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People at Schwab are free to be their authentic and full selves—without compromise. And we’re stronger for it. Every employee’s unique strengths deepen the value we can create for each other and for our clients.

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