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- At Morgan Stanley, we lead with exceptional ideas. Across all our businesses, we offer keen insight on today's most critical issues.
  
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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.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Investment Banking & Capital Markets
  
  We have global expertise in market analysis and in advisory and capital-raising services for corporations, institutions and governments.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
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  Global institutions, leading hedge funds and industry innovators turn to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading and market-making services.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Research
  
  We offer timely, integrated analysis of companies, sectors, markets and economies, helping clients with their most critical decisions.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Investment Management
  
  We deliver active investment strategies across public and private markets and custom solutions to institutional and individual investors.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
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  We provide comprehensive workplace financial solutions for organizations and their employees, combining personalized advice with modern technology.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Sustainable Investing
  
  We offer scalable investment products, foster innovative solutions and provide actionable insights across sustainability issues.
- Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.
  
  Inclusive Ventures Group
  
  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.
  
  Core Values
  
  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 80,000 employees today, Morgan Stanley has been committed to clients and communities for 87 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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  The global presence that Morgan Stanley maintains is key to our clients' success, giving us keen insight across regions and markets, and allowing us to make a difference around the world.
- 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.
  
  Sustainability
  
  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.
  
  Giving Back
  
  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.
  
  Technology
  
  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.
- 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, we believe creating a more equitable society begins with investing in access, knowledge and resources to foster potential for all. We are committed to supporting the next generation of leaders and ensuring that they reflect the diversity of the world they inherit.
Why Us
Why Us
- For 87 years, we’ve had a passion for what’s possible. We leverage the full resources of our firm to help individuals, families and institutions reach their financial goals.
  
  Why Morgan Stanley
  
  At Morgan Stanley, we focus the expertise of the entire firm—our advice, data, strategies and insights—on creating solutions for our clients, large and small.
- For 87 years, we’ve had a passion for what’s possible. We leverage the full resources of our firm to help individuals, families and institutions reach their financial goals.
  
  How We Can Help
  
  We have the experience and agility to partner with clients from individual investors to global CEOs. See how we can help you work toward your goals—even as they evolve over years or generations.
- For 87 years, we’ve had a passion for what’s possible. We leverage the full resources of our firm to help individuals, families and institutions reach their financial goals.
  
  Building a Future We Believe In
  
  At Morgan Stanley, we put our beliefs to work. We lead with exceptional ideas, prioritize diversity and inclusion and find meaningful ways to give back—all to contribute to a future that benefits our clients and communities.
- For 87 years, we’ve had a passion for what’s possible. We leverage the full resources of our firm to help individuals, families and institutions reach their financial goals.
  
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- We believe our greatest asset is our people. We value our commitment to diverse perspectives and a culture of inclusion across the firm. Discover who we are and the right opportunity for you.
  
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  A career at Morgan Stanley means belonging to an ideas-driven culture that embraces new perspectives to solve complex problems. See how you can make meaningful contributions as a student or recent graduate at Morgan Stanley.
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  At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. See how you can continue your career journey at Morgan Stanley.
- We believe our greatest asset is our people. We value our commitment to diverse perspectives and a culture of inclusion across the firm. Discover who we are and the right opportunity for you.
  
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  At Morgan Stanley, our premier brand, robust resources and market leadership can offer you a new opportunity to grow your practice and continue to fulfill on your commitment to deliver tailored wealth management advice that helps your clients reach their financial goals.
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³The Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient® report is an assessment of an investor’s portfolio (or subset thereof) utilizing various environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors. The metrics included in the report are based on key topic areas for sustainable and impact investing.

³The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of ESG-aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria.

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