Citigroup's Smith Barney is a wealth management and investment services division of Citigroup, one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Originally founded in 1938, Smith Barney has a long history of providing financial advice, investment management, and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients. In 2009, Citigroup acquired Smith Barney as part of a joint venture with Morgan Stanley, which allowed Citigroup to enhance its wealth management capabilities. Today, Smith Barney focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning services.