How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

How much does a financial advisor cost? See typical fees, common pricing models, and how much advice really costs over time.
NerdWallet

Financial Advisor Fee Calculator: Compare Costs

Advisor fees vary widely. Know about advisor costs with our financial advisor fee calculator, which also estimates investment growth. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

‘I’m not comfortable with that.’ All the financial advisers I meet seem to tack on a bunch of fees — and I’m over it. What’s my move?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.
WTOP News

What to Know About Financial Advisor Fees and Costs

Harris Poll’s 2024 “Americans and Billionaires Survey” found that 6 in 10 Americans hope to achieve great wealth in their lifetime. Many see entrepreneurship (42%) and stock investing (39%) as the ...
Forbes

The Case For Performance-Based Financial Advising Fees

There’s a question we rarely ask in the financial world—perhaps because the answer is uncomfortable: “What if the way we pay for financial advice is one reason so many people never reach financial ...
MarketWatch

‘Is there a certain price point that’s a red flag?’ How much is too much to pay my financial adviser?

Question: “I am looking for some advice on my financial adviser’s fee scale. Normally I am happy with my financial advisor’s performance, but looking at this fee scale has me concerned. At what point ...

Financial Advisor Income: Salary, Commission, and Fee Structures

Discover how financial advisors earn their income through base salaries, commissions, and fees. Learn the differences between corporate and self-employed advisor pay structures.
MarketWatch

‘Is there a certain price point that’s a red flag?’ I’m concerned about my financial adviser’s fees – even though I’m happy with performance. Help.

Question: “I am just looking for some advice on my financial adviser’s fee scale. Normally I am happy with my financial adviser’s performance, but looking at this fee scale has me concerned. At what ...
WISH-TV

Financial advisor fees can have a significant impact on retirement savings

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Financial advisor fees, often perceived as minor, can significantly impact retirement savings, warns Ed Wright, a partner at Golden Reserve, a financial retirement planning firm ...
Wall Street Journal

3 of the Top Flat‑Fee Financial Advisors: Well-Known Fiduciary Firms to Consider

Flat‑fee financial advisors offer transparent pricing and predictable costs—here’s how to evaluate them Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at ...
Wall Street Journal

What Is an Independent Financial Advisor?

Independent financial advisors often operate their own advisory firms or work with independent businesses as opposed to representing larger brokerages Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...