Choosing an Advisor

Do I Have Enough Money to Work with an Advisor?

Do I Have Enough Money to Work with an Advisor?

Do I Have Enough Money to Work with an Advisor?

Zoe Team

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Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

  • Financial advice is accessible for everyone, regardless of wealth level.

  • AUM fee structures provide comprehensive planning and portfolio management.

  • Subscription models offer expert guidance for those who manage their own assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need millions to hire an advisor?

No, advisors help clients at every stage of their financial journey, from just starting out to high net worth individuals.

What is an AUM fee structure?

AUM (Assets Under Management) fees cover comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and ongoing portfolio maintenance.

Who is the subscription model for?

It is ideal for those with smaller investable assets or individuals who prefer managing their own investments but want expert guidance.

It is a common misconception that you have to have $100M in the bank to work with a financial advisor.

At Zoe, we pride ourselves on working with advisors who can help clients who are just starting their financial journey or are private jet status.

There are two main fee structures that advisors in our network offer and they are determined by the services you require and your situation:

Assets Under Management (AUM)

What is it? AUM fee structures provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

  • The advisor does the financial planning and creates a customized allocation that directly relates to the plan. They implement and maintain the portfolio, takes care of the trading, rebalancing, tax harvesting, etc.

  • The advisor often gets better pricing and a fund expense ratio than a retail client.

Is this advisor relationship type right for you?

Yes, if you seek an expert to manage their finances. If you simply do not have the time or desire to manage your own investments. This relationship type allows the advisor to have the most holistic picture of a client’s financial situation and ensure every aspect is progressing according to the plan.

Subscription or Retainer Relationship

What is it? Financial planning focused on relationships where the advisor will not directly oversee the investable assets but can provide guidance on investments.

Usually, individuals with smaller amounts of investable assets or those who prefer to manage their own investments opt for this type of relationship.

Interested in more information about financial advisory fees? Learn More

It is a common misconception that you have to have $100M in the bank to work with a financial advisor.

At Zoe, we pride ourselves on working with advisors who can help clients who are just starting their financial journey or are private jet status.

There are two main fee structures that advisors in our network offer and they are determined by the services you require and your situation:

Assets Under Management (AUM)

What is it? AUM fee structures provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

  • The advisor does the financial planning and creates a customized allocation that directly relates to the plan. They implement and maintain the portfolio, takes care of the trading, rebalancing, tax harvesting, etc.

  • The advisor often gets better pricing and a fund expense ratio than a retail client.

Is this advisor relationship type right for you?

Yes, if you seek an expert to manage their finances. If you simply do not have the time or desire to manage your own investments. This relationship type allows the advisor to have the most holistic picture of a client’s financial situation and ensure every aspect is progressing according to the plan.

Subscription or Retainer Relationship

What is it? Financial planning focused on relationships where the advisor will not directly oversee the investable assets but can provide guidance on investments.

Usually, individuals with smaller amounts of investable assets or those who prefer to manage their own investments opt for this type of relationship.

Interested in more information about financial advisory fees? Learn More

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Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. The observations of industry trends should not be read as recommendations for stocks or sectors.


Investment advisory services are provided by Zoe Financial, Inc. (Zoe Financial), an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Learn more about Zoe Financial on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website. Brokerage services are provided by Zoe Securities LLC and Apex Clearing Corporation, members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Learn more about Zoe Securities and Apex on FINRA’s BrokerCheck website.

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Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. The observations of industry trends should not be read as recommendations for stocks or sectors.


Investment advisory services are provided by Zoe Financial, Inc. (Zoe Financial), an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Learn more about Zoe Financial on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website. Brokerage services are provided by Zoe Securities LLC and Apex Clearing Corporation, members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Learn more about Zoe Securities and Apex on FINRA’s BrokerCheck website.

The information in the visuals above is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an actual user's account, balance, or return. Zoe Financial does not provide tax or legal advice.

Explore the Zoe Wealth Platform with AI

Some of this content may have been generated with the assistance of AI. Please review and sense-check all outputs, as AI tools can occasionally produce incomplete or inaccurate information.
In certain situations, you may be required to disclose that the content was “generated by AI.” Please confirm any specific disclosure or labelling requirements with Compliance.

(646) 680-9244

support@zoefin.com

666 Third Ave, 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10017

Copyright © 2026 Zoe Financial, Inc. | All rights reserved

Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. The observations of industry trends should not be read as recommendations for stocks or sectors.


Investment advisory services are provided by Zoe Financial, Inc. (Zoe Financial), an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Learn more about Zoe Financial on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website. Brokerage services are provided by Zoe Securities LLC and Apex Clearing Corporation, members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Learn more about Zoe Securities and Apex on FINRA’s BrokerCheck website.

The information in the visuals above is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an actual user's account, balance, or return. Zoe Financial does not provide tax or legal advice.

Explore the Zoe Wealth Platform with AI

Some of this content may have been generated with the assistance of AI. Please review and sense-check all outputs, as AI tools can occasionally produce incomplete or inaccurate information.
In certain situations, you may be required to disclose that the content was “generated by AI.” Please confirm any specific disclosure or labelling requirements with Compliance.

(646) 680-9244

support@zoefin.com

666 Third Ave, 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10017

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