Lazard, Inc. operates as a financial advisory and asset management firm with a global presence across various regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company is divided into two main segments: Financial Advisory, which offers a wide range of services such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and geopolitical advisory, and Asset Management, providing investment solutions in equity, fixed-income, alternative investments, and private equity to diverse clients.