Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab (#246)

  • $ 13 B
  • Discount brokerage
  • United States
  • M
  • 88 Years

About Me

Charles Schwab is co-chairman and founder of the brokerage firm that bears his name. The company averages more than 7 million trades per day across 38 million client accounts worth $11 trillion. Schwab was CEO of the business until 2008 and still owns more than 5% of its stock. He founded the firm as a traditional brick-and-mortar brokerage in 1971, with $100,000 borrowed from his uncle. The business really took off when Schwab started charging half of what full-service brokers did, after an SEC deregulation of brokerage commissions.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Charles Schwab’s rise and global influence.

  • #232   Billionaires (2026)
  • #87   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Charles Schwab’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $12.7B (May 4, 2026)