Capital Research Advisors, LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$61,559,357
Clients
156
Advisors
3
across 2 offices
About
Capital Research Advisors serves individuals and families (including high‑net‑worth clients) as well as a range of institutional‑type clients such as small and medium‑sized businesses, foundations, religious organizations, and nonprofits, providing discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services. The firm also offers financial planning and non‑investment consulting on a separate engagement basis and prepares a financial “game plan” for clients who engage it for asset management without a separate charge.
The firm’s investment process is built around mathematically designed, rules‑based models and currently uses seven distinct models: two fixed‑income models (one focused on federally tax‑free income and one on taxable income), three broad U.S. equity index models, an equity sector model, and an alternative‑asset model that can include commodities, currencies, and foreign country exposures. Portfolios may incorporate tactical overlays, hedging positions within the bond models, and the selective use of long/short or leveraged exchange‑traded funds as part of risk management and to pursue lower correlations among the equity models over multi‑year horizons.
A feature that is uncommon among peers is that some of the firm’s representatives also serve as registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and as licensed insurance agents, a structure the brochure discloses can create potential conflicts of interest related to commissions and service fees. The firm additionally licenses its model portfolios to outside advisors and UMA program sponsors and discloses solicitor arrangements and other potential conflicts in its Form ADV.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$0 - $1,000,000: Not Greater than 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Not Greater than 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Not Greater than 0.90% $5,000,001 - $7,500,000: Not Greater than 0.75% Over $7,500,000+: Negotiable
Certain representatives are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and licensed insurance agents; may receive commissions on securities and insurance products
Partners $375/hour, Staff $150/hour
Fee-only: Negotiable hourly fee, typically $375/hour for partners, $150/hour for staff
Main office
See office3011 Sutton Gate Drive, Second Floor, Suite 240
Suwanee GA 30024
Advisors at this office
2
Offices (2)
Most active in
Georgia · Texas
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
Advisors at this firm
Walter R
Series 65
Suwanee, GA
Capital Research Advisors, LLC
Walter Richards is a financial advisor at Capital Research Advisors, LLC in Suwanee, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Brightstar 2911, LLC, Make a Miracle, and Work 4 a Living International. Capital Research Advisors serves individuals, families, and institutional clients such as businesses, foundations, religious organizations, and nonprofits, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs mathematically designed, rules-based investment models across fixed income, equity, and alternative assets, incorporating tactical overlays and risk management strategies.
Kenneth G
Series 63, Series 65
Suwanee, GA
Capital Research Advisors, LLC
Kenneth Graves is the majority owner and investment advisor representative at Capital Research Advisors, LLC, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Research Advisors since 2003 and also associated with Ceros Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for Frontline Policy, which aids state decisions on education and taxation, and holds officer roles in several nonprofit and community organizations. Capital Research Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and other financial advisors. The firm employs mathematically designed, rules-based investment models across multiple asset classes, offering model-based management, financial planning, and unified managed account licensing.
Steven S
Series 63
Sugar Hill, GA
Capital Research Advisors, LLC
Steven Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Research Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Research Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience with Ceros Financial Services and All Star Printing. Additionally, Smith has served on the Taylor County Board of Education since 1988 and operates as a licensed insurance agent. Capital Research Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, non-profits, and other advisors. The firm employs mathematically designed, rules-based investment models across multiple asset classes and offers model licensing, financial planning, and non-investment consulting services.
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