American Funds Distributors, Inc

CRD#6247
Investment Advisor Firm

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    • Overview

    American Funds Distributors, Inc is located at 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA. The firm employs 494 financial advisors to manage client portfolios and provide financial guidance. American Funds Distributors, Inc is a registered broker-dealer.

    American Funds Distributors, Inc offers other services. The firm maintains affiliations with a banking or thrift institution, a trust company, and a commodity pool advisor. The fee structure at American Funds Distributors, Inc is categorized as other.

    American Funds Distributors, Inc is registered in the states of California, Indiana, and Texas.

    Number of Advisors

    494

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    333 South Hope Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071-1406

    American Funds Distributors, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Number of Employees

    825

    National Average: 64
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    Fee Structure

    Financial advisory fees typically vary depending on the financial services provided. Fees billed by American Funds Distributors, Inc typically consist of non-traditional fee structures.

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      Other

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      Firms can sometimes charge customers using non-traditional fee structures. See this firm's Form ADV for more details.

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      Percentage of Assets

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      This fee, which is the most common fee type charged by advisors for portfolio management, is based on the amount of assets you have under management. Also referred to as an asset-based fee, this fee typically ranges from 0.50%-2.00% of AUM annually. You'll typically pay a lower rate the more assets you have under management.

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      Hourly

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      Like a lawyer, a financial advisor may charge you by the hour. This can be helpful if you are only looking for short-term or one-time advice. Rates typically range from $100-$300 per hour, depending on the complexity and level of services needed.

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      Commissions

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      Occasionally, advisors earn commissions from selling financial products, such as securities or insurance policies, or making certain referrals or transactions. Advisors who earn commissions may be incentivized to make certain recommendations to clients in order to make a commission. Fee-only advisors do not earn commissions, while fee-based advisors may.

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      Performance-based

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      Advisors only earn performance-based fees if a portfolio outperforms a defined benchmark. This fee may be calculated in a number of ways but most commonly is charged as a percentage of investment profits. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to make riskier decisions in order to generate higher returns.

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      Subscription

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      Firms generally charge this fee for educational materials provided, such as a monthly magazine. This can be useful if you want to learn about investing or financial management on your own.

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      Fixed

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      Fixed fees are a one-time, lump sum charged for a specific service, like the creation of a financial plan without subsequent implementation. This can be useful if you only need advice for one specific purpose, rather than a long-term advisor. Fixed fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,000.

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    Disclosures

    American Funds Distributors, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at American Funds Distributors, Inc

    Margaret Steinbach
    Greenwich, CT
    Michael Ngo
    Carmel, IN
    Jordan Bowers
    Los Angeles, CA
    Matthew Bloemer
    Los Angeles, CA
    David Keib
    Los Angeles, CA
    John Workman
    Carmel, IN
    Daniel Chodosch
    Los Angeles, CA
    Scott Grouten
    Los Angeles, CA
    Lauren Zappia
    Los Angeles, CA

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