Governance

Schwab's commitment to providing clients with the most ethical financial services is supported by strong corporate governance practices

Code of Conduct

This document summarizes The Charles Schwab Corporation's policies on General Corporate and Personal Standards of Conduct; Conflicts of Interest; Confidentiality of Information; Employment Practices; Business Practices; and Compliance Procedures.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as amended by the Board of Directors on Dec. 11, 2024, effective January 1, 2025, and Summary of Key Revisions

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as amended by the Board of Directors on Dec. 14, 2023, and Summary of Key Revisions

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Stockholder Rights

The Charles Schwab Corporation has a single class of voting common shares and each share is entitled to a single vote. Stockholders can vote at stockholder meetings by mail, telephone, Internet, or in person.

 

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation

Basic governing rules which set out the rights and duties of officers, directors, and shareholders and the organizational structure of the company

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation

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Bylaws

Rules governing the internal management of The Charles Schwab Corporation
As amended on January 26, 2023

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