Is a 1% Advisory Fee Reducing My Investment Returns Too Much?

Why does a financial advisor get a fee of 1% or more? That seems really high. If my return is only 4% (for example, in dividends), I am giving away 25% of my return, which is even worse with a bear market. How about charging 1% contingent on the increase in the value of dividend income? -Drex It’s completely understandable to view your investment returns as a measure of how much value your financial advisor is providing. Most people want to make sure their money is put to good use. I’m also not going to ...