Giving You Investing Tools to Help You Succeed

Since its founding, Schwab has always made it a priority to provide tools and resources for everyday investors to help them take charge of their financial futures.
August 15, 2025Charles Schwab

When I founded Schwab, I wanted to give regular people the opportunity to take charge of their financial futures. That's why when the Securities and Exchange Commission eliminated fixed brokerage commissions on May 1, 1975, we actually lowered fees for individuals—a radical response that ran counter to conventional wisdom and helped expand access to investing.

To commemorate this half-century-old revolution, we designated this past May 1 our inaugural National Investing Day (schwab.com/national-investing-day)—a celebration of all you've achieved and a time to reflect on your financial future.

Personal empowerment is at the heart of everything we do at Schwab—from our robust suite of educational content to technical analysis tools for traders of every stripe. No matter where you are in your investing journey, our aim is to give you the support and inspiration you need at the moment you need it.

Of course, you don't have to wait until next year's National Investing Day to take stock of the progress toward your goals. We're here 24/7 to answer questions and provide guidance. Explore our ever-expanding offerings at Schwab.com, schedule a check-in with your Schwab advisor, or stop by any of our 400-plus branches nationwide to meet with one of our experienced professionals.

Sincerely,

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Charles R. Schwab

Founder & Co-Chairman

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