Morgan Stanley
A leading global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, wealth management, and investment management.
Morgan Stanley Official WebsiteMorgan Stanley is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City and publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker MS. Founded in 1935 by Henry S. Morgan and Harold Stanley following the Glass-Steagall Act's separation of commercial and investment banking, the firm has evolved into a diversified financial powerhouse.
The company operates through three primary business segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. Its strategic growth has been marked by key acquisitions, including E*TRADE in 2020 and Eaton Vance in 2021, as well as the integration of Smith Barney to bolster its wealth management capabilities. As of January 2024, Ted Pick serves as CEO, succeeding James Gorman.
With a global workforce of roughly 80,000+ employees and total assets approximately $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley is a systemic pillar of the global economy. Innovation in financial technology and asset management is highly relevant to the firm as it continues to scale its digital wealth management and institutional trading platforms.