Founded by John C. Bogle in 1975, The Vanguard Group, Inc. is a global leader in the investment industry, with over $8.5 trillion in global assets under management. Its unique corporate structure, where the company is owned by its U.S.-based funds, allows it to return profits to investors in the form of lower expenses. Vanguard's core mission is to "take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success." It achieves this by offering a wide array of investment products, including mutual funds and ETFs, alongside brokerage services, financial planning, and wealth management.