Wealth Management Reporter at Business Insider 1w · Edited The $26 billion Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade is the largest securities-brokerage deal on record. Executives have flagged nightmare phrases like "geographic footprint rationalization" and... — read more 

I think the employee count information has to be released to the public. Do you know how many people work here? How about the overall people count at the main location at San Francisco?

I have noticed several people (4 in the past month) who have started to leave of their own accord. Maybe Schwab is hoping more will go so they won't need to lay off as many for "synergies". This has become a very unhappy place to work.

Well, I’m officially listed as inactive as of today on Broker Check. Anyone else?

Well, I’m officially listed as inactive as of today on Broker Check. Anyone else?

I work for TD Amertirade and I wanted to see what Schwab employees expecting to happen as the acquisition is executed. Not sure if you’ve done things like before and if there are any patterns. Any info is welcome. Thanks.

Well, that was unexpected. I assume the combined company will lay off people from both sides. Any news from inside either company?

This thread is for info about potential Charles Schwab Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

Just wondering if anyone's heard anything about cuts to the relationship manager role, anywhere, especially for RIAs?

Yet one more rate cut today. Anyone have any info as to future layoffs? I assume there won’t be that Christmas cash or stock bonus like they did the last two years. I assume everyone saw the Forbes article mentioning Chuck gave at least 9 million... — read more 

How do you think this will affect us?

I’ve gotta admit I have spent the last week day drinking and eating pizza and burritos. That isn’t healthy so I know I need to snap back and get my life in order. I’m still in shock, I’m glad I got my sabbatical in at least before the lay-off. I... — read more 

There’s a new hire on my team and someone with years of experience got laid off almost simultaneously. They’re different positions but I’m wondering, how are they hiring still if the whole point of the layoffs is to cut costs?

Are any rumors circulating? I haven't heard anything.

Insurance, Health & Wellness Health Insurance Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Account FSA Vision Insurance Health Savings Account HAS Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Disability Insurance Occupational... — read more 

From what I can see, a large number of laid off people have been with Schwab for 20+ years, were making big bucks (>$100K/year and some were making >$150K/yr), and were probably over the age of 50. This strategy is no different from previous Schwab... — read more 

Branch closure in Bay Area

There are still some places that respect their employees and treat them like human beings and assets, not like objects and costs that need cutting. Schwab used to belong to the first group but those days are long gone. One of my former coworkers... — read more 

Chime in...

SEntry team was entirely layed off. Really sad. Say good bye to the Java and C based SEntry client libraries.

The VP of Trading Experiences told everyone in the DS All Hands today that he laid off 7 POs this week, mostly from TX. (he said that's about 42% of the team). He then asked if anyone "knows any rockstars" in Chicago, because ALL seven positions are... — read more 

I'm not naive to believe that layoffs are going to stop at some point. I'm simply wondering how long are they going to continue at this tempo? Can we expect the layoffs to, at least, slow down any time soon?

Any idea for the total in Phoenix? I'm being told over 60, but this is speculation.

Word I heard today is that the feeling is that Schwab will indeed have another round of layoffs in Q1 or Q2 unless the rates magically rise. Given the climate, that seems impossible. Schwab hitched their wagon to the idea that rates will normalize... — read more 

Can someone please confirm how employees are notified they are being laid off?

I don't have number for all geo-locations, notably Orlando, but this is where we're at today: SF - 40 Lone Tree - 95 Chicago - 25 Raleigh - 5 Austin - 61

I work there and i have seen it with my own eyes. They dont care about their employees. They make that painfully clear every day. They keep outsourcing and laying off people, yet the work remains the same and their employees have become burnt out... — read more 

With TK gone and all the money wasted on UOP let’s hope DBC and Cannon with its make-believe “CWS” designation were also given notice

With JC’s email about Realigning Retail is The Purge finally over or will there still be more layoffs the rest of this week?

I got a coaching memo around the beginning of the month and dated to the end of this month, any idea what is going to happen? especially with the coaching memo folks? are we next to get laid off?

Not gonna lie, seems like everything a particular EVP did is being undone as the first wave. FED lowers rates again may or may not be factored into the 600. EC in Indy next week should be uncomfortable... especially in the parking lot that can't... — read more 

Shame on you!!! You have laid off senior employees that have given their heart and soul! You have chosen poorly. You also have not thought of your clients. I would like to walk into a branch seeing a familiar face. Not only young people who do not... — read more 

Today my father who’s worked for Schwab for nearly 30 years got laid off. It’s really heartbreaking because he’s spent the majority of his life with this company. For everyone who lost their job today, I’m so sorry and I feel for you.

Never forget that you're not a soldier fighting for a cause. You are a mercenary fighting for pay.

So glad I spent the last 3 years “unleashing my potential”. This has been the most depressing, demoralizing, and sad day.

Since the FED has now lowered the interest rates today (.25), and this reduction of 600 employees was noted as necessary several months ago, do you think management will prepare for another round and this time, not let it leak? I have already heard... — read more 

Everything I read, hear, and see.... the numbers still don't add up to 600 to date. Am I wrong?

Post here if your department was given an "all clear" for layoffs.