THE ATLANTA TIMES, Dec.. BLX Internship Program (BLX), a 501c(3) organization that offers entry points into the financial planning profession for Black and Latinx individuals to increase diversity in this profession, was established on June 6, 2023 by PRNewswire. It has been announced that Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation (Schwab), has committed to the BLX program for five years at the platinum level of partnership.. By signing the agreement, the foundation will be able to provide educational materials, software licensing, and educational webinars for the BLX community as part of the agreement
By signing the agreement, the foundation will be able to provide educational materials, software licensing, and educational webinars for the BLX community as part of the agreement
In order to remain competitive, it is important for Schwab Advisor Services to recruit a diverse team of professionals who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that reflect the needs of the people and the world around us. A BLX Internship Program is an opportunity for future financial professionals to gain meaningful experience that will shape the future of the RIA industry by providing an access point for meaningful experience.
I believe that it is crucial to attract a diverse talent pool that brings a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that reflect the people and the world around us," said the Schwab Advisor Services Head, Bernie Clark. It is important to note that the BLX Internship Program provides a platform to provide future financial professionals with meaningful experience that will help to shape the future of the RIA industry.
"This is an excellent way to develop your talent pipeline, since it allows you to test drive your new team member for the summer and determine if they will be a good fit for your firm and clients."

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