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  "description": "The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading financial services provider that recently integrated TD Ameritrade to form one of the world's largest investment firms. It offers a wide range of brokerage, banking, and financial advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The brand is known for its role in the democratization of investing through its zero-commission model and advanced trading tools like thinkorswim.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-06-10T16:33:30.165Z",
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    "founded": "1971 (Schwab), 1975 (TD Ameritrade)",
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