Northern Trust
Global financial services firm founded in 1889, providing wealth management, asset servicing, investment management and banking to individuals, families and institutions.
Northern Trust is a global financial services firm founded in Chicago in 1889. It serves individuals, families and institutions through four principal businesses: wealth management, asset servicing, investment management and banking solutions. The firm reports $1.8 trillion in assets under management or custody, employs more than 23,000 people and operates from over 20 locations worldwide, giving it a 135-year track record.
Its wealth management practice advises high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices, including on complex wealth transfer planning. Asset servicing supports institutional clients such as pension funds, while the banking arm provides treasury and corporate services. The firm's technical work spans financial technology, investment management technology, treasury and banking systems, and wealth transfer planning.
Northern Trust states that its conduct is guided by three principles set by its founder, Byron Smith: service, expertise and integrity. The firm describes a long-term, personalised approach to client relationships, combining stewardship with investment in technology, and draws on a workforce drawn from around the world.