Ssga Funds Management, Inc

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Investment Advisor Firm

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

    • Overview

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc operates as a financial advisory company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Ssga Funds Management, Inc controls $894.5 billion in assets throughout 249 customer accounts, making it one of the largest financial advisory firms in the nation by assets under management (AUM). Ssga Funds Management, Inc has a large team, including 245 financial advisors. Ssga Funds Management, Inc does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its own accounts as well as its clients' and instead must go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are tradable fiscal assets such as equities, options and bonds.

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc oversees all of the company's accounts in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management means that a portfolio manager makes buy and sell judgments without requiring the customer's permission. The investment advisory firm's average account size is $3.6 billion. An average advisor at Ssga Funds Management, Inc manages around one client account, making it one of the most personalized advisor firms in the country.

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc’s main office is at 1 Iron Street, Boston, Massachusetts 2210. The company is legally registered to serve customers across 2 states, including Arizona and Connecticut.

    Assets Under Management

    $894.5 billion

    Number of Advisors

    245

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    1 Iron Street
    Boston, MA 02210

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $894.5 billion

    National Average: $9.0 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    264

    National Average: 71,771
    Total Number of Accounts

    249

    National Average: 4,329
    Average Account Size

    $3.6 billion

    National Average: $2.1 million

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    Products and Services

    Ssga Funds Management, Inc offers multiple financial services, including 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. Ssga Funds Management, Inc does sell products or offer services aside from investment advice to its clients. Ssga Funds Management, Inc also has a number of financial industry affiliations, 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 21% 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

    A financial advisor's fees largely depend on which service is offered. However, fees billed by the firm typically consist of the following fee types: asset-based. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not offered by the company.

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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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      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 249 customers, Ssga Funds Management, Inc's biggest client type is investment companies. Just 3% of its customers are non-U.S. persons.

    • 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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