The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) (NYSE:GS) is a global financial services company that provides investment banking, securities, asset management and wealth management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. The company is headquartered in New York City and serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets.
Through its Global Banking & Markets segment, Goldman Sachs advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring and other strategic transactions. It also provides sales and trading services across equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities, as well as financing and risk-management solutions.
Its Asset & Wealth Management business offers investment management, financial planning, advisory and private banking services. The division serves institutional and individual investors through public and private market investments, separately managed accounts, funds and other wealth-management solutions.
Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman, and Samuel Sachs joined the firm in 1882. The company became a publicly traded corporation in 1999. David Solomon serves as chairman and chief executive officer, while John E. Waldron is president and chief operating officer.
