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Schwab, Charles

Schwab, Charles (1937-present)

Quick Facts

  • Founder and CEO of the Charles Schwab Corporation
  • Firm was founded as a traditional brick-and-mortar brokerage house, but is one of the world’s largest discount brokers today
  • Net worth of $6.2 billion (2008)
  • Education: Stanford undergrad, Stanford MBA