A.G. Edwards Company Description
With an attitude that's more Main Street than Wall Street, A.G. Edwards brings a midwestern sensibility to the investment business. The company's primary subsidiary, A. G. Edwards & Sons, was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest and largest US retail brokerages. The firm offers securities and commodities brokerage, asset management, trust services, mutual funds, and insurance to individuals through offices nationwide. The company also serves government and corporate clients. Subsidiary A.G. Edwards Capital is a general partner in several private equity partnerships that invest in both established and startup firms. In 2007 superregional bank Wachovia purchased A.G. Edwards for $6.8 billion.
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