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The true cost of advisor fees

See how much you could gain by using Delphina instead of a traditional financial advisor

Transparent pricingNo hidden feesUK-based

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Some platforms offer 0%

Assumes 10% annual nominal growth. Fund fees (0.2%) apply to both but are only deducted from the Traditional Advisor balance.

True Cost Over 20 Years

£87,827

management fees also compound

Traditional Advisor

Actual Fees Paid

£89,732

Final Portfolio Value

£470,430

Delphina

Actual Fees Paid

£39,980

Final Portfolio Value

£558,257

Portfolio Growth Over 20 Years

Difference after 20 years: £87,827 more with Delphina

Understanding Investment Fees

Advisor Fees

Traditional financial advisors typically charge an ongoing percentage of your assets under management. In the UK, this ranges from 0.7% to 1.7% per year, with higher fees for smaller portfolios and more personalised service.

Average ongoing advisor fee: 0.85% (NextWealth 2025 report)

Platform Fees

Investment platforms charge a fee for holding your investments. Some platforms now offer 0% fees, whilst others charge up to 0.5% annually. These fees are often overlooked but can add up significantly over time.

Typical range: 0% - 0.5% annually. Delphina guides towards 0%, we see no point in paying more for something that you can get for free elsewhere.

Fund Fees (OCF)

The Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF) represents the total cost of owning a fund. Index funds typically have OCFs of 0.1% - 0.2%, whilst actively managed funds can charge 0.5% - 1.0% or more.

Delphina guides towards low-cost index funds: ~0.2% OCF

Delphina's Approach

Delphina charges a simple monthly subscription rather than a percentage of your assets. This means your costs stay predictable and your portfolio grows without being eroded by percentage-based fees.

We also know that for some, having a person to chat it through with is valuable, we offer ongoing coaching with one of our financial experts.

Wealth Builder: £9.99/month. Investor: £19.99/month. Coaching: £1,999/year. No percentage fees on assets.