Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTVawn HimmelsbachSat, August 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM GMT+2 6 min readWhen it comes to financial advisors, many investors wonder how much they should be paying in fees — and whether it's worth it. There are several fee structures to choose from (as well as the option of doing it yourself). So how do you know which option works best for you?Take Josh, for example. His financial advisor is managing a $300,000 portfolio. So far, the returns have been a whopping 30% but Josh is also paying a 2% fixed fee to his advisor.Must ReadJeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being oneDave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.