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0001240495
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001178970
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
001-31566
239 Washington Street
JERSEY CITY
NJ
07302
7325909200
MARTIN CHRISTOPHER P
Officer
Common
Charles Schwab Corp.
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
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11/20/2024
NYSE
Common
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Issuer
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Equity Compensation
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Issuer
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