The most powerful finance companies in America

1. Berkshire Hathaway

2014 revenue: $194 billion
Number of employees: 316,000

Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company in Omaha, Nebraska, helmed by the distinguished Warren Buffett, not only rakes in billions in revenue, but owns several other prominent companies, including Geico, Heinz, and Helzberg Diamonds. Buffett himself is also the world's third richest man, commanding a personal fortune over $70 billion.

2. Wells Fargo

2014 revenue: $84.34 billion
Number of employees: 265,800

The largest bank in America by market capitalization was also named the most valuable bank brand in the world three years in a row by Brand Finance.

Wells Fargo, unlike its competitors, has focused on traditional lending rather than investments, which has led to more rising profits since the financial crisis. Big investors have taken notice of the San Francisco-based bank — as of May 2015, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owned 470 million shares of Wells Fargo.

It's also somewhat influential online with a Klout score of 88, commanding 172,000 Twitter followers and over 800,000 Facebook likes.

3. American Express

2014 revenue: $34.3 billion
Number of employees: 53,500

Between slowing sales and the expiration of its exclusive deal with Costco, it was a tough year for American Express. But the credit-card company still remains profitable, proving that powerful companies can take a hit and still bounce back.

On the social media front, New York City-based Amex still commands a strong presence with over 5 million Facebook fans, 841,000 Twitter followers, and a Klout score of 89.

4. Citigroup

2014 revenue: $76.9 billion
Number of employees: 237,000

Citigroup, best known for its consumer banking services, continues to grow its physical and digital presences.

In fact, the New York City-based bank reported a 50% increase in mobile users last year, and reaches worldwide with banks across the globe in North America, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Citigroup's not quite as prominent on social media.

5. Bank of America

2014 revenue: $85.1 billion
Number of employees: 220,000

One of America's Big Four banks, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America has carved out its place not only in commercial banking, but in wealth management.

In 2008, Bank of America merged with Merrill Lynch, forming the world's largest wealth-management company by assets.

6. Morgan Stanley

2014 revenue: $34.3 billion
Number of employees: 55,795

Morgan Stanley's strong investment relationships with tech companies has given it a foothold in Silicon Valley. In fact, the Manhattan-based bank has worked with Netflix since 2011.

Morgan Stanley "helped write the financial script" for the streaming service, offering notes totaling nearly $2 billion between 2014 and 2015.

7. Goldman Sachs

2014 revenue: $34.53 billion
Number of employees: 34,000

On Wall Street, few names inspire as much respect as Goldman Sachs. And the investment banking firm is on the rise — it grew profits 5% last year.

Goldman also proves its social media influence with over 400,000 followers on Twitter and more than 30,000 likes on Facebook.

8. JPMorgan Chase

2014 revenue: $94.2 billion
Number of employees: 240,000

The nation's largest bank announced that it will close 300 bank branches by 2017 as more customers rely on mobile and online banking. The closures are part of a $1.4 billion cost-cutting plan put in place earlier this year by the Midtown Manhattan-based finance giant.

JPMorgan Chase command over 171,000 followers on Twitter.

9. Prudential

2014 revenue: $54.1 billion
Number of employees: 48,000

More than just providing life insurance, Newark, New Jersey-based Prudential helps clients save for retirement and manage their money at every stage of life. Fortune predicts that good things are ahead for the insurance company, noting that "the aging of the wealthy world will increase demand for insurance products."

Despite its 63,000 Twitter followers and 338,706 likes on Facebook