Goldman Sachs would consider acquisitions in asset and wealth management, but would be highly selective about any deal, CEO David Solomon said on Tuesday. "If we could find things that could accelerate our asset and wealth management journey,

A wealth management team that began working together at United Capital Financial Advisers, which was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2019, has now struck out on its own.

That said, the stock has been on fire, surging 116% since November 2023 as the investment bank crushed earnings expectations last year. Looking ahead, Goldman Sachs anticipates a meaningful shift that could benefit its primary business in 2025 and beyond.