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Schwab Retirement Plan Services has launched My Financial Guide, an interactive online dashboard aimed at assisting retirement plan participants in managing their finances. The tool offers a financial health assessment and personalized plans that focus on essential topics like emergency savings, debt management, insurance, and estate planning. This initiative responds to the growing demand for financial advice, with 61% of 401(k) participants seeking professional guidance. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the guide promotes incremental goal achievement through tailored, jargon-free modules.

The Charles Schwab Corporation’s Monthly Activity Report for July 2021 highlights significant growth, with core net new assets reaching $44.3 billion. Excluding mutual fund clearing, net new assets amounted to $36.4 billion. Total client assets increased to $7.64 trillion, an impressive 79% year-over-year growth and a 1% increase from June 2021. Average interest-earning assets rose to $546.6 billion, up 44% year-over-year. Notably, client accounts grew, reflecting strong brokerage activity and asset management services.

The Charles Schwab Corporation's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on August 27, 2021, to stockholders of record by August 13, 2021. Additionally, dividends on various series of outstanding preferred stock were announced, payable on September 1, 2021, to stockholders of record by August 17, 2021. Key preferred dividends include $14.88 per share for Series D and $2,312.50 per share for Series E.

The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a net income of $1.3 billion for Q2 2021, down from $1.5 billion in Q1 2021, yet significantly higher than $671 million in Q2 2020. For the first half, net income reached $2.7 billion, up 88% year-over-year. Acquisitions contributed to a rise in revenue to $4.5 billion, an 85% increase from Q2 2020. Client assets soared to a record $7.57 trillion, with 1.7 million new accounts opened. However, the firm faced $200 million in regulatory charges affecting earnings. Overall, Schwab's performance reflects strong momentum despite some challenges.

The Charles Schwab Corporation has scheduled a Summer Business Update for institutional investors on July 22nd, accessible via webcast. The event, aimed at keeping the investment community informed of recent developments and strategic focuses, will feature CEO Walt Bettinger and CFO Peter Crawford. It will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET). As of May 31, 2021, Schwab boasts 32.1 million active brokerage accounts and $7.4 trillion in client assets.

Schwab Advisor Services™ is launching new digital onboarding capabilities for independent advisors next month. This streamlined process allows advisors to fund accounts via transfer or ACH within a single digital framework. The upgrade supports a broader array of account types, including living trusts and custodial accounts. It aims to enhance client experience and reduce paperwork errors from over 30% to low single digits. Schwab currently partners with over 180 third-party integrations, enhancing its service offerings in wealth management and trading.

The Charles Schwab Corporation's Monthly Activity Report for May 2021 indicates significant growth in client assets and new client activity. Core net new assets totaled $28.1 billion, with net new assets of $27.9 billion excluding mutual fund clearing. Total client assets reached $7.40 trillion, marking an 84% increase year-over-year and a 1% rise from April 2021. Additionally, average interest-earning assets were $528.6 billion, reflecting a 46% increase compared to May 2020, yet flat from the previous month.