2025 Honors
Earned by putting clients at the center of every decision.
Everything we do is driven by our dedication to seeing Through Clients’ Eyes. We’re proud this approach to serving clients has earned us top rankings in the industry.
Schwab is ranked as a top place to work in many of the places we call home.
In 2025, employees across the country again recognized Schwab as a top workplace in the communities where we have a strong presence. These honors highlight the unique attributes of our company culture that shape the employee experience and fuel meaningful work for our clients every day.
Trust
We build an inclusive environment where trust is everything and everyone can make an impact.
Empowerment
Leaders champion growth and empower our employees to learn, explore, and build a diversified career.
Innovation
Our people challenge the status quo and lead with a real passion for client-centric innovation.
Teamwork
We succeed together as one team guided by respect and care for all.
Military-friendly workplace
For the 14th consecutive year, Schwab was recognized as one of the Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
The IBD Most Trusted Financial Companies accolade/recognition was published online by IBD on September 12, 2025, and is licensed for a 15-month timeframe. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Investor’s Business Daily in conjunction with its research partner, TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence, and were based on consumer surveys conducted May-July 2025. (https://www.investors.com/news/financial-companies-most-trusted-top-30-list-2025/) Schwab paid a licensing fee to York Graphic Services, LLC. for use of the award and logos through December 12, 2026.
Forbes World’s Best Banks 2025 was given on April 9, 2025, and expires on May 8, 2026. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Forbes, partnered with Statista. Visit Forbes 2025 World’s Best Banks (https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-banks/) for more information. Schwab paid a licensing fee to Forbes for use of the award and logos.
StockBrokers.com Annual Awards 2025 was given on January 28, 2025. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by StockBrokers.com. Companies were assessed in StockBrokers.com’s 7 Primary Categories: Range of Investments, Platforms & Tools, Research, Mobile Trading, Education, Ease of Use, and Overall. See 2025 Annual Awards page for more information.
Charles Schwab received the highest score in the checking and savings segment of the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Direct Banking Satisfaction Study, which measures overall satisfaction with direct branchless banks. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Direct Banking Satisfaction Study is independently conducted, and the participating firms do not pay to participate. Use of study results in promotional materials is subject to a license fee.
The Kiplinger Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms for 2025 survey was published by Kiplinger on September 9, 2025, and is for a 12-month timeframe. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined Kiplinger. For methodology, visit https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/wealth-management/online-brokers/605136/the-best-online-brokers-and-trading-platforms. Schwab paid a licensing fee to Adcetera, for the use of the accolade and corresponding logos through October 15, 2026.
Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 was given on March 26, 2025, and expires on May 8, 2026. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by Fortune, partnered with Statista. Visit Fortune’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies (https://fortune.com/ranking/americas-most-innovative-companies/) for more information. Schwab paid a licensing fee to Fortune for use of the award and logos.
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Investing Platforms award was given on April 23, 2025. The criteria, evaluation, and ranking were determined by U.S. News & World Report. See U.S. News 2025 Best Investing Platform Methodology (https://money.usnews.com/investing/best-brokers/methodology) for more information. Schwab paid a licensing fee to U.S. News & World Report for use of the award and logos.