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Cathy Cao

3 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL
Broker

Cathy Cao is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Northern Trust Investments, Incorporated, based in Chicago, IL, with 3 years of industry experience. Cathy is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Socially Responsible Investing. Their firm serves 41,027 clients with $1200B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
31 advisors
Number of Clients
41,027 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$30.4M average
Assets Under Management
$1245.2B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.50%

Maximum fee percentages vary by strategy, ranging up to 0.30% for passive equity, 0.45% for fixed income, 0.50% for multi-asset class, 0.65% for quantitative equity, 1.00% for third-party strategies, and 1.50% for tax advantaged long/short equity. Fees are generally negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

50 S Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL, 60603-1008

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Northern Trust Investments, Incorporated
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Northern Trust Securities, INC.Broker
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Northern Trust Securities, INC.
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Northern Trust Securities, INC
January 2023 - February 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations52 states
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