Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a major American financial services company that provides banking, commercial banking, investing, and related financial advisory services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Westlake, Texas, the firm is widely recognized for democratizing access to the stock market through discount brokerage services. It serves millions of individual and institutional clients by offering a broad range of products including mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and wealth management solutions. The company is known for its low cost trading model, robust digital platform, and commitment to providing extensive educational resources to help investors manage their financial futures.