Industry

As the reliance on technology grew in 2020, so too did the robust ecosystem of third-party technology providers that serve advisors. See how Schwab plans to keep the needs of RIAs top of mind while delivering on the high demand for technology access. 

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During a recent sit-down at the annual EXPLORE conference, Bernie, head of Schwab Advisor Services and Schwab CEO Walt discuss the implications of growth in the RIA industry over the past year and what lies ahead.

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It's been a year since Schwab Stock Slices™ was introduced and there's been tremendous client engagement with the service. Schwab executive Zack Gipson shares some interesting trends that have emerged over that time.

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Due to the pandemic, business travel halted and client interactions were no longer in person. With the country slowly reopening, Joe Vietri, head of Schwab's branch network, went on a cross-country trip in an RV to multiple branches to reconnect with employees and clients. 

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As World Elder Abuse Awareness Month begins, it is important to acknowledge the impact of too-often unspoken fraud attempts against senior investors, and discuss prevention strategies. 

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Digital adoption and mobile uptake among Schwab clients over the last year has risen dramatically. Schwab Senior Vice President of Digital Investor Solutions Zack Gipson discusses how the past will shape the future.

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Schwab executive Brian Bender provides his perspective on new data from Schwab Retirement Plan Services which revealed workers flocked to online retirement education in 2020 and prefer more holistic approaches to financial education.

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Inspiration and education go hand in hand. And that was certainly the case for a class of Executive MBA students at New York University who had the unique opportunity to hear from Schwab Senior Executive Vice President Jonathan Craig during a recent virtual class session.  During his discussion, Jonathan covered topics ranging from why he chooses to work at Schwab (and why potential candidates should, too) to the future of fintech, to how Schwab is navigating the current environment.

New investors are faced with a dizzying array of choices for how they want to receive their financial advice. Schwab executive Cynthia Loh and Amy Richardson, planning professional with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium® discuss the need for investment offerings that combine the best of people and technology.

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Jonathan Craig, Schwab Senior Executive Vice President, shares insights from the New Investor Survey and explains why getting started with investing is so important, no matter what stage of life you're in.

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Meet founder Chuck Schwab as we commemorate 50 years of his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the individual investor -- from his First Commander days to the firm he leads today that changed the investing landscape for the better.

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The latest step in the complex Schwab-TD Ameritrade integration is the combination of the prospective client referral programs of both companies. Here's a look at the new Schwab Advisor Network which will operate as a single, industry-leading network for independent registered investment advisors (RIAs).

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Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz highlights the importance of financial literacy today and why she sees her recent appointment as board chair for Boys & Girls Clubs of America as an important blueprint to propel change in other areas.

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Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz believes financial literacy is one issue we can all rally around because it can increase our resilience, expand opportunities and promote economic freedom for Americans from all walks of life.

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As Schwab begins to reopen its branch locations, here's a look at the work going on behind the scenes to ensure the process is done thoughtfully and safely.

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Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Advisor Services, shares his perspective on the Advisor Services scholarship program as the application process opens up to candidates. 

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A panel of financial services experts discuss the results of Schwab's 2020 Ariel Investments black investor survey.

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Three key individuals involved in the development of Schwab Plan^TM share their insights around how Schwab Plan was developed and launched on an accelerated pace from within Schwab's Innovation Lab.

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Talented employees help drive firm growth, especially in a volatile environment. Here are the trends in compensation within RIA firms, based on data from Schwab's annual Benchmarking Study.

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Through the Charles Schwab Foundation, Schwab has endowed a $3.5 million scholarship program to provide financial assistance and career opportunities to students from underrepresented communities.

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As a firm, Charles Schwab has been committed to fostering inclusion in financial services since its founding. In 2021, the firm is expanding its efforts significantly with four new programs.

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With a superior model, RIAs have a tremendous opportunity ahead for continued growth. And we’re here for it, says Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Advisor Services.

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A few highlights from Schwab's February 2021 Business Update including commentary from CEO Walt Bettinger and CFO Peter Crawford.

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Schwab's Neesha Hathi offers predictions for the year ahead and beyond on the technology and innovation landscape for the industry.

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Based on 401K study data, Schwab executive Nathan Voris talks about how HSAs benefit overall retirement savings plans.

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In honor of the 15th anniversary of the IMPACT Awards program, past winners share their memories from the main stage at IMPACT and talk about how their firms have grown and evolved since that day.  

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Schwab Charitable president Kim Laughton provides insight on how donors have stepped up and increased their giving to support those most impacted by this challenging environment.

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CEO Walt Bettinger shares a few thoughts on the close of the TD Ameritrade acquisition – why the combination helps us towards our goal of being a company that can best serve clients with the soul of a challenger.

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As fraudsters and scammers seek to take advantage of individuals and financial institutions, Schwab reaffirms our commitment to work tirelessly with our clients to keep their data safe and secure.

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Schwab executive Bernie Clark shares his perspective on the growth of the advisor industry and what it takes to be successful.

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As an intern with Schwab Advisor Services this past summer, Hailey Leister enjoyed learning about the independent advisor industry and how firms serve their clients. She offers a few tips on how advisors can attract new talent.

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On June 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) took effect, raising the industry standard for broker-dealers to act in the best interests of clients when providing investment advice.

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Schwab executives Jonathan Craig and Neesha Hathi answer questions about Schwab's new retirement planning tool, Schwab Plan, a digital self-guided financial plan that’s available through Schwab.com. 

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There's tremendous interest in family offices as they become an increasingly substantial player in the wealth management space. Schwab Advisor Family Office, in partnership with FINTRX, looks at direct investing by family offices in a recent whitepaper.

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According to a recent Charles Schwab Financial Literacy Survey, 89% of Americans agree that lack of financial education contributes to some of the biggest social issues our country faces.

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This year, the COVID-19 pandemic upended the workplace as we knew it.  Firm leaders may need to reconsider their sourcing and hiring strategies to attract new talent.

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Chuck Schwab and Admiral Tom Fargo discuss the USAA transition and USAA members' exciting future with Schwab.

Schwab Advisor Services’^TM creative teams have launched the podcast "How I Became an Independent RIA."

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A key part of preparing for crises means being aware of schemes and tactics fraudsters use to steal personal data. Schwab provides a few helpful tips.

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Schwab is helping military members, American veterans and their families build secure financial futures. CEO Walt Bettinger and members of Schwab’s USAA integration team discuss the recent acquisition.

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In the latest TV spot from Charles Schwab & Co., Chuck Schwab, our founder shares his perspective on the current crisis, by recalling previous crises endured and overcome by his generation.

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RIA firm leaders from 20 states convened for Schwab Advisor Services'(TM) 2020 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) but quickly found themselves in an unprecedented situation with chaos in the markets and a pandemic spreading. A few leaders share some of their key strategies for helping employees and serving clients during a time of crisis.

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Learning how to manage money and handle credit, as well as the importance of saving and investing, can be empowering and even life-changing for young people.

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Tom Bradley’s well-known, well-connected, and much-beloved in the industry, with a career that included leadership roles at TD Ameritrade. As he settles into his new role at Schwab, Tom shares a bit about himself and his vision for what's ahead.

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With a new year and new decade off and running, we asked leaders at Schwab to offer their perspectives on the most significant changes in the past 10 years and their impacts on investors.

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Schwab set out to earn a place on the home screens of our clients’ phones by making the mobile investing process as easy as possible. With the launch of Schwab Assistant – an artificial intelligence-powered assistant, clients can use their own voice or text to easily find information and complete tasks through the mobile app.

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With a new year and new decade off and running, we asked leaders at Schwab to offer their perspectives on the most significant changes in the past 10 years and their impacts on investors.

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The Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) ecosystem continues to grow aggressively. At the same time, the industry is navigating a period of great change: new entrants, new ways of serving, and new name combinations. Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger provides perspective on what's not changing.

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Automated phone-based voice assistant technology has come a long way since Apple¹ first introduced Siri^® in 2011. Now, Schwab Advisor Services is putting the best voice technology to task to enhance its service for independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIA).

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With a new year and new decade off and running, we asked leaders at Schwab to offer their perspectives on the most significant changes in the past 10 years and their impacts on investors.

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Schwab executive Joe Martinetto provides a little insight on the integration of Schwab and TD Ameritrade pending regulatory and stockholder approvals.

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High net worth clients have more complex and diverse wealth management needs than ever before. This has translated into more sophistication, more complexity and increased specialization for RIAs, who now have firms as diverse as the clients they serve. 

Advisors need more and that’s exactly what we’re going to give them.

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How Schwab Advisor Services went all in to help advisors grow, and build an industry.

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We reached another milestone in Schwab’s digital evolution earlier this month with the launch of Schwab Intelligent Income™ which simplifies the process of managing income needs from an investment portfolio by helping clients invest, plan and automate withdrawals, navigate taxes, and stay on track.

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Schwab’s “How to Invest” feature helps investors learn how to take charge of their financial futures.

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I shared with the audience one powerful question I was asked many years ago by a colleague. The question was simple: “Are you passionate about what you’re doing?” It sounds like an obvious question, but for me, it was critically important and got me to reexamine my situation. 

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What’s better than digital transformation? A faster digital transformation—that delights customers, develops agile ways of working, and creates new value. Here’s the road map followed at Schwab.

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At Schwab’s annual IMPACT conference, Dr. Harmon told a rapt audience of advisors about learning to love where you are. It’s about learning to overestimate the good that happens in our lives, and underestimate the bad.

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In a podcast hosted by The Wall Street Journal, Liz Ann Sonders shares her secret on getting to the top in the finance industry.

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As a proud alumnus, I was honored to give the commencement address to the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business class of 2019. My family was there with me that night – including my father who graduated from Maryland in the 60’s, and my daughter who graduated from Maryland last year. We are three generations of proud Terps.

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Chuck’s memoir Invested has arrived. People often ask me what Chuck is like. Demanding. Competitive. Authentic. Patriotic. Humble. Deeply involved. And completely committed to helping individual investors. Let me explain.

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You know the cliché about asking questions? People say it all the time: “There is no such thing as a stupid question.“ But do we believe it? 

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I sat down with my dad, Chuck Schwab, to talk about his new memoir, INVESTED...Take a look.

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I’m so pleased that Chuck is sharing his story for the first time in its entirety in a new memoir entitled, Invested - Changing Forever The Way Americans Invest. It’s a compelling story of an entrepreneur who believes down to his core that doing what’s right by your customers is the surest way to success in business.

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Since our founding, few things have been more important to us than the notion of serving the needs of all investors.  It is the essence of why Chuck founded this firm. And it is why we take a very deliberate approach with our marketing to make sure we engage audiences in ways that are appropriate for everyone.  

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