Morningstar, Inc., is a leading global financial services firm founded in 1984, with a mission to empower investor success. Specializing in investment research, Morningstar provides an extensive array of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. The company is renowned for its comprehensive data on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, real estate, and markets. Morningstar's offerings extend beyond data; they include investment management services through its registered investment advisor subsidiaries and investment consulting. With a strong emphasis on independence and in-depth research, Morningstar aims to provide insights and tools that help investors make more informed financial decisions, living up to its reputation as a trusted name in the financial world.