Charles Schwab
Charles R. Schwab started investing in 1957 and in 1974 became a pioneer in the discount brokerage business, guided by the vision of empowering average Americans with information, investment tools, and easy, low-cost access to the stock market. Today, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., is the nation's largest discount brokerage firm. "Money" magazine recently selected Charles Schwab as one of the seven people who most influences the economy. The father of five children, he lives with his wife, Helen,...See more
Charles R. Schwab started investing in 1957 and in 1974 became a pioneer in the discount brokerage business, guided by the vision of empowering average Americans with information, investment tools, and easy, low-cost access to the stock market. Today, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., is the nation's largest discount brokerage firm. "Money" magazine recently selected Charles Schwab as one of the seven people who most influences the economy. The father of five children, he lives with his wife, Helen, in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. See less
