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Financial Advisor Fee Calculator

See exactly what you'll pay in advisor fees, and what those fees cost you in long-term growth.

Your Numbers

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Your current investable assets

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S&P 500 historical avg is ~7% after inflation

20 yrs

Compare: Flat Fee Model

Many fee-only advisors charge a flat annual retainer instead of % of AUM.

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Typical range: $2,000–$10,000/yr for comprehensive planning

AUM Fee Cost

1.00% / yr
Year 1 Fee
$2,500
10-Year Total
$36,000
20-Year Total
$98,000

šŸ’” Opportunity Cost

If those fees stayed invested at your assumed return rate, they'd be worth $0 by the end of your horizon.

AUM Fee vs. Flat Fee Comparison

AUM Fee (1.00%/yr) $98,000
Flat Annual Fee $100,000

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year No Fee With AUM Fee With Flat Fee Fee Drag

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