Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $114.7bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
The industry experienced digital transformation and fintech integration
- The rapid adoption of advanced digital platforms such as mobile apps and robo-advisors have become more popular to meet client expectations for convenience and real-time access. Clients have increasingly preferred instant banking and investment managements through digital platforms and tools. Investment in technology over the past five years has better enabled private banking services to upgrade digital platforms to retain and attract clients.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising wealth worldwide will be a boon and interest rate cuts will have mixed effects
- Over the next five years, the industry's greatest growth opportunity lies in serving the expanding population of high-net-worth individuals, particularly those with $1 million to $10 million to invest. The high net worth market will enjoy asset growth, resulting in private banks adapting by offering tailored yet scalable services such as retirement income solutions, lifestyle planning and credit and lending for entrepreneurs. These offerings must align with the evolving needs and expectations of clients.
Biggest companies in the Private Banking Services in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley | 25,830.7 | 6,924.7 | 26.8 | |
Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 19,234.1 | 6,396.8 | 33.3 | |
Bank Of America Corporation | 11,941.4 | 2,986.9 | 25.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Cash and equivalent assets, Fixed income assets and Equities. Cash and equivalent assets is the largest segment of the Private Banking Services in the US.
Trends and Insights
Strong growth in the S&P 500 attracts investment
- Investment in equities by private banks includes large-cap stocks (market capitalization of at least $10.0 billion) and small- and mid-cap stocks. The equities segment comprises over one half of industry revenue. Growth in equity values have yielded greater performance fees and advisory fees, driving this segment's share of revenue.
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About this industry
Industry definition
The Private Banking Services industry comprises banking institutions that actively manage wealth for clients with investable assets exceeding $1.0 million. Private banks have the ability to make investment decisions and generate revenue through fees that are based on asset management, portfolio performance and specialty wealth-advisory services.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States include Assisting high-net-worth clients with financial needs, Providing specialty wealth-advisory services, Actively managing client portfolios, Equity asset management, Fixed-income asset management and Alternative asset management.Companies
Companies covered in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States include Morgan Stanley, Jpmorgan Chase & Co and Bank Of America Corporation.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States include market capitalization, commercial paper, assets under management (aum), high-net-worth client and ultra-high-net-worth client.Industry Code
NAICS 523920 - Private Banking Services in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Assets under management increased over the past five years. Investor uncertainty declined and a rebound in capital markets in the latter part of the period led to increased a...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Volatility in equity markets limited the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The Russia-Ukraine conflict, the conflicts in the Middle East and interest rate hikes led...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Proximity to downstream markets is crucial. The population's wealth and the number of financial institutions in a particular region encourage private banks to establish.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Private banks primarily compete based on reputation and fees. Private banks must provide highly personalized services and uphold professional standards that place the client'...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Just two companies have amassed 5.0% of the market. Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan have accumulated their market share by having more assets under management than other private...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Morgan Stanley's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Jpmorgan Chase & Co's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Bank Of America Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Morgan Stanley, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Jpmorgan Chase & Co, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bank Of America Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Private bankers are highly regulated. The US Securities and Exchange Commission regulates private banks under numerous laws like the Investment Company Act, the Securities Ac...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Private banks’ profit is high. Considerable market appreciation has driven an expansion in assets under management and higher interest rates have enabled private banks to enj...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Private Banking Services industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Private Banking Services industry in the United States is $114.7bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 7,621 businesses in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Private Banking Services industry in the United States?
The Private Banking Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Private Banking Services industry in the United States?
The Private Banking Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Private Banking Services industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Private Banking Services industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 7.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Private Banking Services industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Private Banking Services industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States are Morgan Stanley, Jpmorgan Chase & Co and Bank Of America Corporation
What does the Private Banking Services industry in the United States include?
Assisting high-net-worth clients with financial needs and Providing specialty wealth-advisory services are part of the Private Banking Services industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States is Morgan Stanley.
How competitive is the Private Banking Services industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Private Banking Services industry in the United States.
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