Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935, is one of the leading financial institutions in the world. Located in Hayward, Calif., it offers a variety of financial products and services to clients, such as insurance plans, account deposits, investment management, portfolio maintenance and asset allocation services. The services provided by the institution also include debt and equity offerings, securities trading and asset management. In addition, the institution offers networking opportunities and business training services. It also provides a variety of financial tools to customers. The institution undertakes research programs for various financial markets. It has a network of more than 8,000 financial advisors in nearly 500 offices throughout the United States.