Capital Research And Management Company

CRD#110885
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
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  • Office Locations

    • Overview

    Capital Research And Management Company operates as a financial advisor firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm controls $2.2 trillion in assets under management throughout 4,323 client accounts, making it one of the biggest investment advisory firms in the country by assets under management (AUM). Capital Research And Management Company has a very large group of 1,174 employees, of which 286 are financial advisors. Capital Research And Management Company is not a registered broker-dealer, meaning the advisor cannot buy and sell securities for its customers' and own accounts and instead is required to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are exchangable financial investments such as bonds, stocks and options.

    Capital Research And Management Company administers 4,236 of the company's client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management signifies that a portfolio manager has the discretion to make buy and sell choices without requiring client authorization. The company also has 87 non-discretionary accounts totaling $6.1 billion in assets under management. The firm administers about $504.2 million for every client account. The typical financial advisor at Capital Research And Management Company manages about 15 client accounts, placing it among the more individualized firms in the country.

    Capital Research And Management Company's central office is at 333 S Hope Street, Los Angeles, California 90071-1406. The company is allowed to provide services to customers across 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Assets Under Management

    $2.2 trillion

    Number of Advisors

    286

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    333 S Hope Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071-1406

    Capital Research And Management Company by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $2.2 trillion

    National Average: $3.7 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    1,174

    National Average: 29
    Total Number of Accounts

    4,323

    National Average: 2,073
    Average Account Size

    $504.2 million

    National Average: $1.8 million

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    Fee Structure

    Fees charged by financial advisors usually are based on which services the firm provides the client. However, fees billed by Capital Research And Management Company can be comprised of the following fee structures: asset-based or other. The company does participate in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a service bundle for a comprehensive fee.

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    • Offered by 74% of firms

      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.

    • Offered by 12% of firms

      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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      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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    Types of Clients

    The company does business with a broad range of clients. The firm caters to retail investors, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, corporations and other. Out of its 4,323 customers, Capital Research And Management Company's largest client type by number of accounts is retail investors. Just 2% of its clients are represented by people from outside of the U.S.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 0%
    • Other Individuals - 92.88%
    • Corporations - 7.12%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0%

    * The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.

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    Disclosures

    Capital Research And Management Company does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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