GS Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution founded in 1869, serving corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It operates through three primary segments: Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. The Global Banking & Markets division offers comprehensive financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, equity and debt underwriting, relationship lending, acquisition financing, and structured credit solutions such as asset-backed lending for mortgages, corporate loans, and more. Asset & Wealth Management focuses on managing investments and providing wealth advisory services, while Platform Solutions supports innovative financial platforms. With approximately 45,900 employees under CEO David Solomon, the firm generates substantial revenue—$52.16 billion in 2024, up 15.34% year-over-year—and net income of $13.48 billion, reflecting strong financial performance. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. plays a pivotal role in global capital markets, facilitating major transactions, investment banking activities, and wealth preservation strategies essential to economic stability and growth.