Founder Profile
Henry S. Morgan
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Henry S. Morgan?
Henry S. Morgan is a founder of Morgan Stanley, which was founded in 1935 with Harold Stanley.
- Company founded
- Morgan Stanley
- Founded
- 1935
- Co-founders
- Harold Stanley
Background
Henry Sturgis Morgan, a son of J.P. Morgan Jr. and grandson of J. Pierpont Morgan, was a partner at J.P. Morgan & Co. before co-founding Morgan Stanley.
Founding Story
Henry S. Morgan co-founded Morgan Stanley in 1935 after the Glass-Steagall Act required J.P. Morgan & Co. to separate its securities business from commercial banking. He brought the Morgan name and client relationships to the new firm and remained a senior partner for decades.
Henry S. Morgan was born in 1900 in London. Education: Harvard University.
Morgan was born on October 24, 1900 and died on February 8, 1982. He was also president and chairman of the Morgan Library and Museum.