Federated Securities Corp

CRD#5009
Investment Advisor Firm

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    • Overview

    Federated Securities Corp is a financial advisor company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company has a large team, including 195 financial advisors. Federated Securities Corp does not act as a registered broker-dealer, signifying that the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its accounts and those of its clients and instead has to go through a broker-dealer company to do so. Securities are tradable financial assets like stocks, bonds and options.



    The company's main office is located at 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779. The firm is registered to provide services to customers across 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Editorial note: In certain cases, firms can register as exempt reporting advisors with the SEC, meaning they file an abridged version of the Form ADV. As a result, this is all of the available information for Federated Securities Corp. Please visit the SEC website for more information at https://www.sec.gov

    Number of Advisors

    195

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    1001 Liberty Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

    Federated Securities Corp by the Numbers

    Total Number of Employees

    275

    National Average: 64
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    Products and Services

    Services that Federated Securities Corp provides can include educational seminars and other services. Federated Securities Corp is not involved in selling products or offering services other than investment advice to its investment advisory clients. It is also affiliated with one or more other companies in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, trust company and commodity pool advisor.

    Core Advisor Services

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      Financial Planning Services

      This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.

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      Portfolio Management

      This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.

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      Market Timing Services

      This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.

    Other Services

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      Selection of Other Advisors

      This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.

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      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

    • Offered by 6% of firms

      Educational Seminars/Workshops

      This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.

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    Fee Structure

    Fees charged by financial advisors usually depend on which service is offered. Fees charged by Federated Securities Corp typically consist of non-traditional fee structures. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not offered by the company.

    Available

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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.

    Unavailable

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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

    Federated Securities Corp does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Federated Securities Corp

    Brian Willer
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Matthew Defilippo
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Erik Thornton
    Pittsburgh, PA
    John Larson
    West Chester, PA
    Zachary Streno
    Pittsburgh, PA
    John Counahan
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Adam Heurich
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Curtis Hart
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Charles Ebbs
    Pittsburgh, PA

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