(2010s-20s) Has a recurring role as Carl the Broker, perpetually foiled to hilarious effect by his competitor Schwab, in Charles Schwab & Co. TV commercials.

Charles Michael Schwab (February 18, 1862 – September 18, 1939) was an American steel magnate. Under his leadership, Bethlehem Steel became the second-largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important heavy manufacturers in the world.

Charles Robert Schwab Sr. Charles Robert Schwab Sr. (born July 29, 1937) is an American investor and financial executive. He is the founder and chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation. He pioneered discount sales of equity securities starting in 1975.

Pros: Where Charles Schwab stands out

• Trading fees and account types. Schwab charges $0 for stock and ETF trades and $0.65 per contract for options.
• No-commission funds.
• Fractional shares.
• Research.
• High-quality trading platforms.
• Mobile app.
• Customer support.
• Integration with the rest of Schwab.

Schwab was built around a simple idea: put the client first. Lots of companies say that, but we work to keep clients at the heart of everything we do. By offering a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We believe investors deserve nothing less.

Charles Michael Schwab (February 18, 1862 – September 18, 1939) was an American steel magnate. Under his leadership, Bethlehem Steel became the second-largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important heavy manufacturers in the world.

The Charles Schwab Corporation provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, and financial advisory services through its operating subsidiaries.

Your securities are protected at Schwab. The securities in your Schwab account - including fully paid securities for stocks and bonds and excess margin securities - are segregated in compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Customer Protection Rule.

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium® are made available through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. ("Schwab"), a dually registered investment advisor and broker dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. ("CSIA").

Often credited with "democratizing" investment, Schwab has driven countless innovations in the investment services industry designed to help individuals make the most of saving and investing, including 24/7 access to services, the one-stop mutual fund supermarket providing access to thousands of no-load, no-transaction ...

The primary purpose of investment is to grow wealth, preserve purchasing power, and meet financial goals, such as retirement planning, funding education, or achieving financial independence.