How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost in 2026?
Compare 2026 financial advisor fees, from hourly help and planning projects to AUM pricing, plus how to match the cost to the job you need done.
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The first hard question in personal finance isn't which advisor to pick — it's which kind of professional you actually need. A CFP, a CPA, a fee-only fiduciary, a tax attorney, an estate attorney, an elder-care planner, and a wealth manager all do different things, and most people start by hiring the wrong one.
The Advisor Recommender asks about your assets, your situation (kids, divorce, business ownership, special needs), and your goals, then scores 12 professional types against your fit. The reasoning is shown — no black box. Then we point you at fee-only directories rather than taking a referral fee.
What this calculator covers
Use these as a quick scope check before you rely on the output.
- •12 professional types scored
- •Transparent rule-based scoring
- •Key drivers shown for each recommendation
- •No referral fees, no hidden agenda
- •Fee-only directories linked
Frequently asked questions
How do you make money if you don't take referral fees?
We don't. The recommender is free. Optional sign-in lets you save your situation and revisit later.
Will this tell me which specific advisor to hire?
No — it tells you which type of advisor and what to look for. Picking a specific person is something you should do via NAPFA, the CFP Board search, or a referral from someone you trust.
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