We aspire to be the world's most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values.

A Leading Global Financial Institution

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment banking, securities, investment management and consumer banking to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

1869 Year Founded
46,000+ People
60+ Offices Worldwide
$2.96T Assets Under Supervision

Our Leadership

David Solomon

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

John Waldron

President and Chief Operating Officer

Denis Coleman

Chief Financial Officer

Kathryn Ruemmler

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Our Business Principles

01

Client Service

Our clients' interests always come first. Our experience shows that if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow.

02

Integrity & Honesty

Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. We expect our people to maintain high ethical standards in everything they do.

03

Excellence

We are dedicated to complying fully with the letter and spirit of the laws, rules and ethical principles that govern us.

04

Partnership

We stress teamwork in everything we do. While individual creativity is always encouraged, we have found that team effort often produces the best results.

More Than 150 Years

1869

Founded

Marcus Goldman founds the firm at 30 Pine Street in New York City, beginning as a one-man commercial paper business.

1882

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Marcus Goldman invites his son-in-law Samuel Sachs to join the firm, establishing Goldman, Sachs & Co.

1906

Investment Banking

The firm manages its first public offering, for United Cigar Manufacturers, entering the business of investment banking.

1999

IPO

Goldman Sachs goes public, listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GS.

2025

Today

Goldman Sachs serves a large and diversified client base across all major industries and geographies around the world.

Strategy

Our Strategic Priorities

We are focused on growing and strengthening our existing businesses while diversifying our franchise.

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Impact

The Business of Impact

We mobilize capital and drive innovation to help address environmental and social challenges.

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