am, their decisions are above my pay grade but my clients say it is time to back off. >> well, bettinger's kmints are backed up by hard numbers in a survey for the conference, 55% of investors' advisers say their clients want lower etf index funds in their portfolios. susie. >>> tyler, turning thousands of miles away in china, a meeting is under way with the leaders to pave a future path for the country. this secret, closed-door meeting of communist party leaders takes place every five years, now, some china watchers predict the gatherers will see big economic and social changes. >> well, those leader's probably welcomed a report today showing that china's economy is picking up strength. the industrial output at chinese factories rose more than 10% in october, the gains far more than expected and adding to recent data showing momentum in china's economy. >>> our next guest returned from china where he met with policy-makers and business leaders to talk about what reforms to expect in beijing. he is the former under-secretary at the u.s. state department, now vice chairman at kissinger asso

walt bettinger joining us, ceo at schwab. "closing bell" tomorrow we'll round up a lively group of main street investors who will tell us why they jumped back into the markets, if they have, and how they view the current rally. that's tomorrow right here on "closing bell." >>> up next, a debate lighting up across the country. should cash-strapped states bend over backwards offering huge tax breaks to keep big companies and jobs in their borders? our panel of pros will weigh in. then crisis at the veterans affairs department. our brian sullivan does a deep dive to expose problems in the va health care system. wait until you see what he's uncovered. welcome back. how is everything? there's nothing like being your own boss! and my customers are really liking your flat rate shipping. fedex one rate. really makes my life easier. maybe a promotion is in order. good news. i got a new title. and a raise? management couldn't make that happen. [ male announcer ] introducing fedex one rate. simple, flat rate shipping with the reliabilit

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. >> and that was schwab ceo walt bettinger here yesterday telling me exclusively that retail investorslly not pouring their money back into the market at huge clips despite some front page stories to the contrary. >> not small investors are getting their legs back. right here on "closing bell," we're going to start talking to some small investors on a regular base. call it sort of a retail investor round table. meet two today. jonah is publisher at washington magazine and both invest in the stock market on their own. gentlemen, welcome. john, you realize, you're in the minority. a lot of your friends and colleagues don't invest in the stock market. why do you? >> well, i still believe in the market because this is the foundation of our great economy. heck, we're up 20% this year. why wouldn't i invest? we haven't had a bull market like this since 2003 where we went up 25%. a lot of great opportunities out there, despite the dysfunction in congress, we are now the -- we're still the strongest economy in the world and a great place to invest. >> when you look at the landscape, right, joh

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a little bit later, remarks from charles schwab ceo walter bettinger. he is talking about retirement issues. what's that live at 1 p.m. eastern also here on -- watch that live at 1:00 p.m. eastern also here on c-span. >> mrs. kennedy is very well -- a as a dialogue can't style icon. she put a lot of thought into her wardrobe when she was representing the country at the white house and while trevor ling abroad. -- traveling abroad. she would think about what the colors would mean. for her visit to canada, she chose this red suit by pierre cardin as a gesture of respect for the read of the canadian maple leaf. the thought that mrs. kennedy put into her wardrobe. she also knew the advantages of choosing a color or style that would make her stand out in a crowd. >> first lady jacqueline kennedy, tonight at 9:00 eastern on c-span and c-span three, also on c-span radio and at c- span.org. i have spent a lot of time dealing with the fcc in my life. important that the agency make decisions, and make decisions in a timely fashion. is nothing worse for investment

. >> here's a look at what walter bettinger had to say about retirement planning.llen, but our clients are concerned about the policies of the federal reserve. they would like to see the federal reserve begin a process of heading back toward a market driven approach to interest rates. there will be pain associated with that. this drugen taking for five years. you cannot slow down without some pain. the fear on the part of our investor clients is that you cannot stay on the drug forever. -- sooner we begin her to the sooner we begin to take steps to take us back to a sustainable environment, they would feel a whole lot better. many clients who anticipate crashes in the market is because of concern about the policies in the federal reserve. >> you are not saying ben bernanke is a drug pusher will -- drug pusher? >> not in the least. irane current situation in -- the world affairs cast counsel -- council hosted an event including jerrold green. >> i'm delighted that he has taken -- >> can you hear me? i'm not sure i need a mic. if you can hear me, let me know. between

. >> walter bettinger spoke at the national press club about retirement issues and the 401(k) system can be improved. you can see his remarks at c- span.org. here is a look at what he had to say. >> i do not have any comments. i will say that our clients are concerned about the policies of the federal reserve and they would like to see us begin a process of heading towards a market-driven approach to interest rates. we all know this. we have been taking a drug for five years. you cannot slow down without pain. part of ourthe client is that you cannot stand the drug forever. to takeer we begin steps to get to a more sustainable environment. they would feel better. anticipate clients rashes in the market >> now, a discussion on whether or not there is a civilian military divide. michael was a guest on washington journal. >> we are going to take a look >> it is referred to as the civilian and military divide. joining me is michael noonan. freedometeran of iraqi what are some of the ways that the civilian and military divide manifests itself. well, we have to know that there will always

i've tried to be walt bettinger. i have a fabulous relationship with chuck. we meet on a regular basis. how fortune aim to be able to is it down and get counsel from someone like chuck, an icon in the industry whenever i want it? it's the greatest scenario i could ever envision. when we talked about the transition my number one concern was are you going to be around to offer counsel to me whenever i would ask for it and sometimes when i wouldn't i would still benefit from it? we have a great relationship and it's an honor to serve under chuck. >> we are almost out of time but before we ask the last question i'd like to remind our audiences about upcoming speakers. on november 18 a feminist activist and founder of ms. magazine will be here. and then the chairman and c.e.o. of general motors will be here on december 16. and those of you who are here in regular attendance know we would like to present our guest with the coffee mug as a way of saying thank you. the final question is what is one decision either regarding your personal finances that you really regr