Charles R. Schwab

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Charles R. Schwab
Schwab in 2007
Born
Charles Robert Schwab

(1937-07-29) July 29, 1937 (age 86)
Alma materStanford University (BA, MBA)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder, chairman, and former CEO of Charles Schwab Corporation
Spouse(s)Susan Cotter (div. 1970s)[1]
Helen O'Neill
Children5

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 semi-retired from the company in 2008 when he stepped down as CEO, but he remains chairman and is the largest shareholder to this day.[2][3]

In May 2021, his net worth was said to be $10.6 billion, making him the 210th richest person in the world.[4]

References[change | change source]

  1. Staff, A. O. L. "Charles Schwab's Fatherly Advice: Have a Passion for What You Do -- and Diversify". Archived from the original on 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2016-08-11.
  2. Spicer, Jonathan (23 July 2008). "Charles Schwab founder stepping down". Reuters. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  3. "Charles Schwab". Forbes. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  4. "Charles Schwab". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-09-15.