Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. operates as a broker-dealer subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation. The firm offers a plethora of investment services and products, including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice, retirement plan and equity compensation plan services. Based in Newport Beach, Calif., it also provides referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors as well as custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through its Advisor Services division. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. is a member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).