Fee Calculator

Compare a Flat Fee to an Asset-Based Fee

Even a small difference in the fees you pay on your investments can add up over time. Use this calculator to see how different fees can impact your investment strategy!

Definitions

  • Starting amount
    • The starting balance or current amount you have invested. If you haven't started investing yet, set the amount to "$0".
  • Additional contributions
    • The amount that you plan on adding to your investment on a regular basis.
  • Years
    • The total number of years you are planning to invest.
  • Annualized rate of return
    • The annual rate of return for your underlying investment, before any fees are taken into account. The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the type of investments you select. For example, from December 2000 to December 2010, the annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500 was 0.899%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1970 to December 2010, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 10.05% (source: www.standardandpoors.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61% (June 1982 through June 1983). The lowest 12-month return was -43% (March 2008 to March 2009). Savings accounts at a bank may pay as little as 1% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.

      It is important to remember that these scenarios are hypothetical and that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that funds and/or investment companies may charge.
  • Annual investment fee
    • The Annual Investment Fee for three different investment options. The larger the fee, all else being equal, the less your investment account will grow over time.

Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

 
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Pricing for accounts under $1,000,000.  The fee for accounts over $1,000,000 is a flat 0.24%.  Call to discuss pricing for endowments, trusts, and institutional accounts.

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