Ssga Funds Management, Inc

CRD#111242
Investment Advisor Firm

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

    • Overview

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc operates as an advisory firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. The company controls $602.4 billion in total assets over 271 accounts, placing it among the largest investment advisory firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). It has a large team of 297 employees, two hundred seventy-six of whom are financial advisors. Ssga Funds Management, Inc does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the firm is not able to buy and sell securities for its own accounts as well as its customers' and instead has to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are tradable fiscal investments like equities, options and bonds.

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc administers all of the company's accounts on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management signifies that buy and sell judgments are made by a portfolio manager without requiring client consent. The investment advisory firm administers about $2.2 billion for every client account. The typical advisor at Ssga Funds Management, Inc oversees fewer than one client account, placing it among the most personalized advisor firms in the country.

    The company's headquarters is at 1 Iron Street, Boston, Massachusetts 2210. The company is legally permitted to serve investors throughout 2 states, including Arizona and Connecticut.

    Assets Under Management

    $602.4 billion

    Number of Advisors

    276

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    1 Iron Street
    Boston, MA 02210

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $602.4 billion

    National Average: $3.7 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    297

    National Average: 29
    Total Number of Accounts

    271

    National Average: 2,073
    Average Account Size

    $2.2 billion

    National Average: $1.8 million

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    Products and Services

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc offers a variety of financial services, which can consist of portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and other services. The firm is engaged in selling products or offering services apart from investment advisory services to its clients. The company is also affiliated with a number of other companies in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company, insurance company or agency, pension consultant 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

    • Offered by 23% of firms

      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.

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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 advisory services largely are based on the type of services offered. However, fee types billed by the firm typically consist of the following fee structures: asset-based. The company does not provide a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a bundle of services for a single 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.

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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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      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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    Types of Clients

    The firm provides services to investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension plans and other. Out of its 271 clients, Ssga Funds Management, Inc's largest client type is investment companies. Just 3% of its customers reside abroad.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 0%
    • Other Individuals - 0%
    • Corporations - 100%
    • 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

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    This content was compiled from the SEC and FINRA