Range and Fisher Investments both offer personalized financial services, but they differ dramatically in how they charge, who they serve and the kind of advice they offer. See the key differences to help you decide which firm is right for your financial needs.
AUM-based: 1.25% annually on the first $1 million 1.125% on additional amounts over $1 million and less than or equal to $5 million 1% on amounts over $5 million
Pricing transparency
Transparent, listed on website
Fee information not readily accessible on website
Advisory access
Team-based: CFPs, tax pros, estate specialists
Dedicated investment counselor
Planning scope
Holistic: tax, equity comp, estate, retirement, cash flow, real estate
Primarily investment-focused
Investment management
Optional; custom or passive portfolios available
Included and required
Technology experience
Modern dashboard, real-time updates
Limited digital tools; advisor-driven
Communication style
Digital-first with on-demand messaging, team response
Dedicated investment counselor, focused on investment guidance
Tax strategy
Tax-loss harvesting available in Platinum and Titanium tiers; full tax planning
Range has no minimum investment requirement, making it accessible for clients at all wealth levels. However, it’s designed for high-income households — those making over $300,000 annually. Its flat-fee pricing and team approach allow flexible entry without asset thresholds.
Fisher Investments, by contrast, typically requires clients to have $1,000,000 or more in assets. This higher barrier means its services target high-net-worth clients.
Fee structure: Flat-fee vs. AUM
Range charges a flat annual fee:
Premium: $2,655/yearly with annual plan
Platinum: $5,355/yearly with annual plan
Titanium: $8,955/yearly with annual plan
These fees stay fixed regardless of your portfolio size.
Fisher Investments uses a traditional AUM fee structure, charging 1.25% annually, billed quarterly. That means a $1 million portfolio pays about $12,500 per year. This structure can result in higher costs as your portfolio grows.
Advisor model and relationship
Range offers a team-based model. You get access to:
Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)
Tax professionals
Equity compensation specialists
Estate planning experts
This means every area of your financial life gets input from a domain expert.
Fisher Investments assigns a dedicated investment counselor to each client. The relationship is designed around your investment portfolio, with that counselor acting as your primary point of contact. Planning beyond investments is not typically part of the engagement.
Scope of planning services
Range is built for holistic planning across multiple life domains:
Investments
Taxes
Equity compensation
Estate planning
Cash flow analysis
Real estate decisions
Retirement
Fisher Investments focuses on active portfolio management. While it offers some guidance around retirement goals or high-level planning, it’s not a comprehensive financial planning service. Areas like equity compensation, cash flow or estate strategy are not core offerings.
If you’re planning needs go beyond investments — especially if you’re dealing with stock options or real estate decisions — Range offers more relevant support.
Investment philosophy and implementation
Range offers portfolio analysis and optional investment management, focusing on long-term goals and tax-aware strategies. Clients who opt in receive guidance aligned with their broader financial plan.
Fisher Investments builds and actively manages client portfolios based on its own research and market outlook. It automatically enrolls all clients in the active investment management service.
Technology and user experience
Range has a modern, tech-driven experience with 24/7 account visibility, personalized dashboards and communication tools.
Fisher Investments, by contrast, takes a more traditional approach. The client experience is largely advisor-driven, with most planning and updates handled through phone calls or email with your investment counselor. While clients can access basic account information online, the digital tools are limited compared to tech-forward platforms like Range.
About Range
Range is a modern wealth management platform that gives clients access to a team of specialists — including CFPs, tax professionals, estate planners and equity comp experts. Its flat-fee pricing and no-minimum model make it accessible to professionals across all wealth levels.
About Fisher Investments
Fisher Investments is a global investment advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals. With a $1 million standard minimum, Fisher offers personalized portfolio management via dedicated investment counselors and uses active, research-driven investment strategies.
Final thoughts
Range is best suited for those who want broad, integrated wealth management without asset minimums or percentage-based fees. Its team-based model provides access to specialized expertise in tax, estate, equity compensation and more — all wrapped in a flat-fee structure that promotes transparency and accessibility.
Fisher Investments, on the other hand, with its higher minimum requirement, is specifically built for high-net-worth investors seeking active portfolio management and a one-on-one relationship with an investment counselor. While its planning scope is narrower and its fees are tied to assets under management, its strength lies in its research-driven investment approach.
Matt Miczulski is an investments editor and market analyst at Finder. With over 450 bylines, Matt dissects and reviews brokers and investing platforms to expose perks and pain points, explores investment products and concepts and covers market news, making investing more accessible and helping readers to make informed financial decisions.
Before joining Finder in 2021, Matt covered everything from finance news and banking to debt and travel for FinanceBuzz. His expertise and analysis on investing and other financial topics has been featured on Yahoo Finance, CBS, MSN, Best Company and Consolidated Credit, among others. Matt holds a BA in history from William Paterson University.
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