Northern Trust Investments, Inc

CRD#105780
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations
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    • Overview

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc is an advisory company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company manages $902.7 billion in total assets across 41,219 client accounts, placing it among the largest financial advisory firms in the country by assets under management (AUM). The firm has a large group, including 194 financial advisors. Northern Trust Investments, Inc is not 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 firm to do so. Securities are tradable financial assets like options, bonds and equities.

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc oversees all of the firm's accounts on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management signifies that buy and sell decisions are made by a portfolio manager without needing to seek the client's consent. The investment advisory firm supervises about $21.9 million in assets for every customer account. The average financial advisor at Northern Trust Investments, Inc oversees about 212 client accounts.

    The firm's headquarters is located at 50 S Lasalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603-1008. It is permitted to provide services to customers throughout 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Assets Under Management

    $902.7 billion

    Number of Advisors

    194

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    50 S Lasalle Street
    Chicago, IL 60603-1008

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $902.7 billion

    National Average: $8.6 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    726

    National Average: 64
    Total Number of Accounts

    41,219

    National Average: 375,227
    Average Account Size

    $21.9 million

    National Average: $23.0 thousand
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    Products and Services

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc provides a number of services, which can consist of portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters and other services. It does sell products or offer services different than investment advice to its customers. It is also affiliated with a number of other service providers in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, 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.

    • Offered by 46% of firms

      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

    • Offered by 20% of firms

      Selection of Other Advisors

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

    • Offered by 3% of firms

      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

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      Educational Seminars/Workshops

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

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    Fee Structure

    Fees for financial management vary depending on which service is provided. Fees billed by the firm likely include the following fee types: asset-based, fixed, performance-based or other. The firm participates in a wrap fee program, in which the firm offers a bundle of services for a single fee.

    Available

    • Offered by 69% 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 26% of firms

      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.

    • Offered by 32% of firms

      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.

    • Offered by 10% 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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      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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    Types of Clients

    The firm manages money for a broad range of clients. Northern Trust Investments, Inc works with retail investors, high net worth investors, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, charitable organizations, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds and corporations. Out of its 41,219 clients, Northern Trust Investments, Inc's biggest client type is retail investors, although it also serves 11,003 high-net-worth individuals. The SEC defines a high-net-worth individual as a person who has at least $750,000 under management or a net worth of at least $1.50 million or who counts as a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of its customers are represented by people from outside of the U.S.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 26.69%
    • Other Individuals - 57.37%
    • Corporations - 11.95%
    • Charitable Organizations - 3.99%

    * 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

    Northern Trust Investments, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Northern Trust Investments, Inc

    Emily Meyer
    Chicago, IL
    Lauren Metaj
    Chicago, IL
    Erik Spano
    Tempe, AZ
    George Taylor
    Chicago, IL
    John Cullen
    Chicago, IL
    Alexander Mchenry
    Chicago, IL
    Lavenia Johnson
    Chicago, IL
    Matthew Gawlowski
    Tempe, AZ
    Justin Gutwald
    Chicago, IL

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