SCHWAB CHARLES CORP — Earnings Release 2011

Jan 18, 2011

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2011

The Charles Schwab Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-9700

Delaware	94-3025021
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 667-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 18, 2011, The Charles Schwab Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)	Exhibits
99.1	Press Release dated January 18, 2011 (“Schwab Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues Up 14% Year-Over-Year – December net new assets exceed $11 billion, highest in 23
months”)

Signature(s)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

/s/ Joseph R. Martinetto
Joseph R. Martinetto
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
Ex 99.1	Press Release dated January 18, 2011 (“Schwab Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues Up 14% Year-Over-Year – December net new assets exceed $11 billion, highest in 23
months”)