Morgan Stanley is a publicly owned company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, US. Founded in 1935, the firm operates with approximately 96,480 employees. As an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley has offices in 42 countries. The firm serves a diverse client base including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. In 2023, it was ranked No. 61 in the Fortune 500 list of largest United States corporations by total revenue and No. 30 in the Forbes Global 2000.