Morgan Stanley, founded in 1935, is one of the worlds largest financial institutions and employs more than 54,000 individuals in over 600 offices in nearly 30 countries. It offers a variety of financial products and services to individual investors, companies, institutions and government agencies. The company provides a wide range of services, such as securities lending, financial counseling, capital introductions, business consultation and brokerage execution services. The services offered by the company also include alternative investments, securities underwriting, investment management and online trading services. In addition, the company undertakes financing, securitization and trading of commercial mortgages and securities. Morgan Stanley has an office located in Huntsville, Ala.