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Schwab creates 'organization' for Neesha Hathi to head up at intersection of wealth and banking, after Rick Wurster identifies it as the 'No. 1 thing' from RIAs -- analysts say not so much

Jan 30, 2026

With bank loans and RIA custody silos under Schwab's power, the Schwab CEO will 'organize' them together, and a respected, trusted executive will take it all on.


Dynasty makes 24-year ex-Schwabbie its advisor and buys a stake in his startup -- a stock plan services play that connects to $129-billion OpenArc poach

Oct 28, 2025

The St. Petersburg RIA platform paid an undisclosed amount for a piece of an AI-powered equity compensation platform and hints strongly about a bigger 'stock plan' play it has already staked its future on


2025 will be the year of 'Under New Management' in RIA business, after 2024 brought profusion of CEO-level fires, hires and deals

Jan 2, 2025

First seven CEOs were replaced, then myriad big HR dominoes fell as Vanguard, Schwab, Envestnet, InvestCloud, LPL, Cetera and Orion all switched out CEOs and presidents


Rick Wurster is 'ideally prepared,' for CEO role, says Charles R. 'Chuck' Schwab -- he practically runs the company, advances the business model and actually lives in Texas

Oct 5, 2024

The president and CEO-in-waiting has all but Walt Bettinger reporting to him, and spearheads huge initiatives in alts, banking, private banking and proprietary investments


Walter Bettinger joins Charles Schwab Corp. mass executive exodus, leaving a very complex CEO puzzle to solve for his young, ex-McKinsey successor

Oct 3, 2024

CEO grew the company by $8 trillion in assets to 'powerhouse' status amid significant accomplishments -- sans RIA mention -- but shares are sagging, and its bank remains a sore subject.


Fidelity lands RIA whisperer from Schwab in a coup, apparently using quality-of-life perks as lure

Feb 10, 2023

Kelly Smith chose the Boston rival for greater flexibility, better pay and a chance to move upmarket to sell family office services to RIAs that mix with the ultra-high-net-worth elite.


RIA recap: Bernie Clark promises to 'be there' for coming TDA-Schwab system snafus; Fidelity gets custody win; Vanguard dishes out big tax bill to investors

Nov 3, 2022

Schwab RIA chief petitions for 'patience' for coming merger inconveniences but 'repapering' is no culprit; Carrie Pomerantz gets Schwab board seat; Addepar wins $65 billion AUM contract.


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