SCHW - Leadership updates

Charles Schwab & Co. is inviting firms across the financial services industry to join in the second annual National Investing Day, a collective opportunity to educate people about the power of investing and help them build confidence in their financial futures. Taking place May 1, National Investing Day is designed as a shared moment for financial institutions, advisors and organizations to engage people wherever they are on their investing journey, spotlighting the enduring value of long-term investing and the role education plays in helping investors get invested and stay invested with confidence over time. This year's efforts focus on strengthening investor understanding and promoting

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) today announced several executive transitions, including two planned retirements and organizational updates. Charles Schwab Bank Leadership Transition Paul Woolway, CEO of Charles Schwab Bank, will retire on July 1, 2026, after more than 16 years with the company. Tyler Woulfe, Managing Director, Banking & Trust Services, will succeed Woolway as President and CEO of Charles Schwab Bank, effective July 1, 2026, and will report to Neesha Hathi, Managing Director, Wealth Advisory and Banking Services. Internal Audit Leadership Transition Mitch Mantua, General Auditor, also retires on July 1, 2026, after a decade of service. Jessica Bramhall, M

Charles Schwab today announced the launch of the inaugural National Investing Day, an investor education and empowerment initiative encouraging people to dedicate at least one day in the year to explore how they can get invested and stay invested for a strong financial future. Taking place each year on May 1, National Investing Day aims to raise awareness about the power of long-term investing, providing accessible tools and resources for individuals at every stage of their financial journey. "At Schwab we believe that investing is a purposeful act of optimism," said Rick Wurster, president and chief executive officer at Charles Schwab. "Our goal in launching National Investing Day is to

New grant aims to continue bringing financial empowerment resources and education to young people across the country Charles Schwab is extending its long-standing partnership with National 4-H Council (4-H), America's largest youth development organization that reaches nearly six million young people each year. Originally launched in 2019, the partnership has already made significant strides empowering thousands of youth across the country with essential financial literacy skills through Smart Cents, a research-backed financial literacy program for youth ages 8-18 delivered through local teachers and educators. This new grant will build upon the existing grant work of both organizations b

Will Continue Serving as Executive Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors Rick Wurster Named CEO to Succeed Bettinger The Charles Schwab Corporation today announced, as part of its multi-year succession plan, that Walt Bettinger has notified the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2024. Rick Wurster, President of Schwab since 2021, will be named President and CEO and will join the Schwab Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Bettinger will continue to serve as Executive Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with founder Charles R. Schwab. Bettinger has successfully led Schwab as CEO since late 2008. Some of the ma

The Charles Schwab Corporation today announced its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz as a director, effective immediately. Schwab-Pomerantz is currently a managing director at Charles Schwab & Co., leading the firm's efforts across financial literacy, community service and philanthropy. She is also a recognized personal finance expert and author, known for her popular investing advice column Ask Carrie. She originally joined the firm in 1983 and began her tenure in client-facing and product roles. She has served as Board Chair of the Charles Schwab Foundation since 2014 and as Board Chair of Schwab Charitable since 2012. She is Chair of the National

Bettinger to Share Board Leadership Responsibilities with Charles R. Schwab in Addition to Chief Executive Role The Charles Schwab Corporation today announced its board of directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Walter W. Bettinger II as Co-Chairman of the Schwab Board of Directors, along with Founder and Co-Chairman Charles R. Schwab. In addition to becoming Co-Chairman for The Charles Schwab Corporation, Mr. Bettinger will become Co-Chairman of the boards of the firm's banking subsidiaries: Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (CSB); Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB (CSPB); and Charles Schwab Trust Bank (CSTB). These changes reflect Mr. Schwab's and the board's

The Board of Directors of The Charles Schwab Corporation announced today the appointment of Rick Wurster as President of The Charles Schwab Corporation, effective October 15, 2021. In his new role, Mr. Wurster will report to Walt Bettinger, Chief Executive Officer of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Mr. Wurster is currently a Managing Director and head of Schwab Asset Management. He joined Schwab in early 2016 and has worked closely with Mr. Bettinger and other Schwab executives over the past five years. Before joining Schwab, Mr. Wurster was employed at Wellington Management and McKinsey & Company. He has a Master of Business Administration from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and