Founded by low-cost crusader John Bogle in 1975, Vanguard is lauded for cheap, low-maintenance index funds. Based in Valley Forge, Pennsy ... Read More »

Charles Schwab founded his namesake firm in 1973, and it has since grown to be one of the largest discount brokerage firms in the United ... Read More »

Fidelity Investments may be a family operation, but the Boston-based fund management firm is glad to bring everyone in. One of the larges ... Read More »

One of the largest insurance companies in the world, New York City-based AIG – American International Group – offers numerous ... Read More »

Founded in 1914 in New York, Merrill Lynch is one of the world's largest investment banking and securities firms. The company employs nea ... Read More »

One of the largest banks in the United States, with nearly 6,000 offices around the country, San Francisco-based Wells Fargo can circle i ... Read More »

Based in Des Peres, Mo., near St. Louis, Edward Jones is the brokerage unit of the Jones Financial Companies. With offices in 50 states, ... Read More »

"Nationwide is on your side" rings the tagline for this Columbus, Ohio-based insurer. A leading property/casualty insurer in the United S ... Read More »

T. Rowe Price was founded in 1937 by Thomas Rowe Price Jr. T. Rowe Price wants you to 'invest with confidence.' Based in Baltimore, this ... Read More »

Allianz Global Investors offers broker-sold mutual-fund and investment products. The company includes renowned bond manager PIMCO as well ... Read More »