The largest investment banks with operations in the United States, based on their total assets and global presence, are:
- JPMorgan Chase: With over $3 trillion in assets, JPMorgan Chase is the largest investment bank in the U.S. and offers a range of services including investment banking, asset management, commercial banking, and more.
- Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment bank with over $1 trillion in assets and a reputation for advising on some of the largest and most complex deals in the industry.
- Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank with over $900 billion in assets and a focus on providing financial advice and investment banking services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a leading investment bank with over $2.5 trillion in assets and a strong presence in the U.S. and international markets.
- Citigroup: Citigroup is a global investment bank with over $1.9 trillion in assets and a presence in more than 160 countries. The bank offers a range of services including investment banking, commercial banking, and wealth management.
- Deutsche Bank: Deutsche Bank is a global investment bank with over $1.7 trillion in assets and a significant presence in the U.S. The bank provides a range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking.
- Credit Suisse: Credit Suisse is a global investment bank with over $1.1 trillion in assets and a strong focus on providing financial advice and investment banking services to corporations, institutions, and high net worth individuals.
- Barclays: Barclays is a global investment bank with over $1.4 trillion in assets and a presence in over 40 countries. The bank provides a range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking.
- UBS: UBS is a global investment bank with over $1.1 trillion in assets and a strong presence in the U.S. The bank provides a range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking.
The rankings and assets of these investment banks obviously fluctuate over time, and there are other important investment banks operating in the U.S. as well.