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Corporate Misconduct (3)
SCHW Financials Current as of March 2026

This page is part of our public exclusion list — a transparency tool that shows which companies we screen out and why. It is not investment advice, and it is not an accusation. But it is subject to change as our understanding of the facts evolves.

Financial Misconduct
Since Mar 8, 2026

On June 13, 2023, Charles Schwab agreed to pay $187 million to settle SEC charges related to misleading customers about the costs and benefits of its robo-adviser product, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios.

Workplace Discrimination
Since Mar 8, 2026

Charles Schwab & Co. and two of its California-based managers are facing a lawsuit alleging discrimination and whistleblower retaliation filed by a fired financial advisor.

Corruption & Fraud
Since Mar 8, 2026

An ex-Schwab employee was found guilty on 10 counts of bank fraud, four counts of aggravated identity theft, and one count of money laundering after a five-day trial.

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