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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, 2026With 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.
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, 2024The 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, 2024CEO 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.
Charles 'Chuck Schwab' called James Gorman to protest a two-broker poach, kicking off a hydra-headed legal battle, costing Morgan Stanley millions, so far
Mar 9, 2023The Schwab founder and chairman invoked Charles Schwab Corp.'s zero-tolerance policy against Wall Street -- or RIA -- poaching of talent and AUM from Schwab branches.
Chuck Schwab reveals Part B, doubling-down on Walt Bettinger by making him co-chair, a day after Part A -- wagering $15 billion from the Schwab corporate treasury on the CEO's future leadership
Jul 30, 2022The 84 year-old founder's elevation of his 61-year-old protege may foretell bigger fireworks from Rick Wurster who recently took over many of Bettinger's CEO duties, one executive recruiter says.