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Morgan Stanley

Publicly traded (NYSE: MS)

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Industry

Financial Services

Year founded

1935

Employees

82,000

About

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.

The company serves corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individual investors worldwide.

Founded in 1935, Morgan Stanley operates in 41 countries and is known for its premier investment banking franchise and comprehensive wealth management platform.

The firm is a bulge bracket investment bank and one of the largest wealth management companies globally.

Headquarters
New York, NY, United States
Key leadership
James Gorman (Chairman), Ted Pick (CEO)

Notable highlights

  • One of the top global investment banks by revenue
  • Major player in wealth management with over $4 trillion in client assets
  • Strong presence in equity and debt capital markets
  • Significant institutional securities and trading operations

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