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What We Do
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Wealth Management
  
  We help people, businesses and institutions build, preserve and manage wealth so they can pursue their financial goals.
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  We have global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions and governments.
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  We offer timely, integrated analysis of companies, sectors, markets and economies, helping clients with their most critical decisions.
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  We deliver active investment strategies across public and private markets and custom solutions to institutional and individual investors.
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  From our startup lab to our cutting-edge research, we broaden access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs and spotlight their success.
About Us
About Us
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
  Leadership
  
  Morgan Stanley leadership is dedicated to conducting first-class business in a first-class way. Our board of directors and senior executives hold the belief that capital can and should benefit all of society.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
  History
  
  From our origins as a small Wall Street partnership to becoming a global firm of more than 60,000 employees today, Morgan Stanley has been committed to clients and communities for 85 years.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
  Diversity
  
  Morgan Stanley is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. Our culture of access and inclusion has built our legacy and shapes our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  Our firm's commitment to sustainability informs our operations, governance, risk management, diversity efforts, philanthropy and research.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  At Morgan Stanley, giving back is a core value—a central part of our culture globally. We live that commitment through long-lasting partnerships, community-based delivery and engaging our best asset—Morgan Stanley employees.
- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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  As a global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley is committed to technological innovation. We rely on our technologists around the world to create leading-edge, secure platforms for all our businesses.
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Careers Meet the Minds Breaking the Mold

Careers Explore Our Culture

Technology Yes, You Can Be a Tech Innovator at Morgan Stanley

Women Without Limits

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is committed to helping women and girls reach new heights. We’re closing the gap and helping to empower females throughout every stage of their lives, whether it be in their careers, communities or personal lives.

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WORKING HERE

We have programs, advocates and networks to empower you to go as far as your passion takes you.

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In Our Communities

Supporting our communities through the power of financial education and local partnerships.

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Financial Advice for Women

Financial advice tailored to life experiences to help create and implement a wealth plan to achieve your goals.

Take Control of Your Financial Future

Programs & Initiatives

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Women Without Limits

Our new initiative for financial empowerment is rooted in our vast experience supporting women of different backgrounds, life stages and financial goals.

Learn more

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Return to Work Program

Successful careers are fluid and often do not follow a traditional path. Morgan Stanley sees great potential in experienced professionals who want to re-enter the workforce.

Discover how we support re-entrance to the workforce

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MAKERS@ Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has partnered with MAKERS to celebrate our employees who serve as groundbreakers and advocates who advance our mission to be the firm of choice for women employees and clients.

The Forum for Women Financial Advisors

Our financial advisors are diverse individuals with a deep interest in financial products and services, and a commitment to pursuing financial independence for their clients.

Explore ideas and stories from our Financial Advisors

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Catalyst

Morgan Stanley is proud to support Catalyst as a part of a network of leading companies committed to accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion.

Learn more about our efforts with Catalyst

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Come Join our Team

A diverse and inclusive culture underlies the success of our company. It helps our employees achieve their professional objectives and allows us to better serve our clients.

Discover career opportunities and development programs

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Wealth Management

2020 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

We are proud of all of our Financial Advisors who made Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors list by consistently deliver the best of Morgan Stanley to every client.

Wealth Management

2020 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors

Meet the women at Morgan Stanley who have been recognized by Forbes as among the best female Financial Advisors in the country.

Wealth Management

Working Mother Top Wealth Advisor Moms

Congratulations to all of our fantastic Financial Advisors who made this year's Working Mother Top Wealth Advisor Moms list.

Women Financial Advisor Forum

Financial Literacy During Uncertain Times

We teamed up with Girl Scouts USA to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Three female Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors provide key lessons to put girls in the driver’s seat of their financial future.

Women Financial Advisor Forum

Teaching Students Valuable Business Skills

Aug 15, 2019

Morgan Stanley volunteers partnered for a sixth year with the African American Men of Westchester to help students from 14 high schools build valuable business communications skills.

Multicultural Financial Advisor Forum

A New Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Nov 14, 2019

How girl golfers and women executives tutor each other

Wealth Management

Women and Wealth: Planning for Your Financial Future

Apr 22, 2020

Armed with education and a plan, women can feel more confident about their financial goals and how they’ll achieve them.

Wealth Management

Addressing Gender Equality in Impact Investing

Mar 30, 2020

Integrating gender-related criteria into your portfolio is getting easier, as investment options proliferate.

Access & Opportunity Podcast

Deciding on Diversity—and the Bottom Line

Sep 23, 2020

The decision analysis framework may be one way to level the playing field and increase diversity in the investment process.

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Wealth Management

Women Changing the Conversation

Dec 7, 2020

Gender inequality is a persistent problem for society. Here's how several highly influential women think we can begin to address it.

Women Financial Advisor Forum

Too late for the “Money Matters Talk?”

Sep 21, 2020

Morgan Stanley MAKER Michelle Ward likens her experience with climbing mountains to building her international wealth business. Now, she helps clients and mentees obtain their goals, a step at a time.

Research

Rise of the SHEconomy

Sep 23, 2019

Media and social focus on gender diversity, the male-female wage gap and women's role in the workplace has rightly been a key topic in 2019. Corporates and investors are paying attention.

Diversity in the Workplace and Beyond

Learn about our efforts