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Capital Research and Management
Capital Research and Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser in LOS ANGELES, CA, since 1971. The firm manages approximately $3.8 trillion in assets.
Capital Research and Management
Capital Research and Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser in LOS ANGELES, CA, since 1971. The firm manages approximately $3.8 trillion in assets. It has 1417 employees and 393 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1971
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Additional offices
Boston, MA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Capital Research and Management manage retirement plan assets?
No. CRM administers retirement plans — handling recordkeeping, contributions, and participant loans — but does not manage or allocate assets directly. Investment management for plans on its platform is typically handled by Capital Group's investment affiliates (per Capital Group company structure).
What is the relationship between Capital Research and Management and Capital Group?
CRM is part of the Capital Group corporate structure but operates as a distinct administrative entity. It is not an investment manager or family office. Its role is to service defined-contribution retirement plans, not to deploy capital (public record).
Does Capital Research and Management offer investment products?
CRM offers a retirement plan platform (myPLAN) that may include Capital Group funds as investment options, but it does not issue or manage its own funds. It is an administration and recordkeeping provider (per the firm's website).
Who runs Capital Research and Management?
The firm does not publicly name its leadership. CRM's structure and key personnel are not disclosed in available public records or the firm's own website.
How does Capital Research and Management differ from Capital International?
Capital International manages investments for non-US clients; CRM is a US-based retirement plan administrator. They are separate legal and operational entities within Capital Group (per Capital Group corporate filings).
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