Morgan Stanley (MS)

Morgan Stanley is a leading American multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1935 by Henry Sturgis Morgan and Harold Stanley, headquartered in New York City. With offices in over 40 countries and approximately 80,000–83,000 employees, the firm serves a diverse global clientele including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. It operates through three primary business segments: Institutional Securities (encompassing investment banking, capital raising, financial advisory for mergers and acquisitions, sales and trading of equities and fixed income, and prime brokerage), Wealth Management (focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses build, preserve, and manage wealth), and Investment Management (offering asset management solutions across public and private markets). Guided by core values of putting clients first, integrity, and sustainable growth, Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to drive long-term value, foster innovation, and contribute positively to society while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community impact.