AUM Fee Structure Calculator
Interactive tool to model revenue based on tiered fee structures.
By Operations Team •
Optimizing Your Fee Schedule
Pricing power is crucial. The median advisory fee for a $1M account is roughly 0.95% to 1.00% across the industry.
Common Mistakes
- Not communicating value beyond investment management.
- Complicated tiering that confuses clients and billing software.
- Failing to enforce minimum fees for unprofitable accounts.
Fee Trends Table
| AUM Tier | Average Fee (%) |
|---|---|
| $0 - $500k | 1.00% - 1.25% |
| $500k - $2M | 0.90% - 1.00% |
| $2M - $5M | 0.75% - 0.85% |
Tool: Blended AUM Calculator
Calculate total revenue based on a two-tier blended schedule.
Assumptions: Standard blended billing, not cliff billing.
FAQ
Blended vs. Cliff Billing? Blended applies rates progressively. Cliff applies one rate to the entire balance based on the tier reached.
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