Fee only financial advisors in Berkeley, California: hourly and flat fee prices
8 registered advisers based in Berkeley offer financial planning for an hourly, fixed or subscription fee, with no commissions.
5 of the 8 fee only firms based in Berkeley publish dollar fees. Their median hourly rate is $295 and their median flat or project fee is $5,125. Updated October 2026.
| Fee | Median | Middle half of firms | Firms with a published fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $295/hr | $250-$300/hr | 5 firms |
| Flat or project fee | $5,125 | $5,000-$10,000 | 4 firms |
Fee only advisors in Berkeley and their published fees
5 firms with published fees
| Firm | Hourly rate | Flat or project fee | Ongoing fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blume Capital Management, Inc. | $400-$800/hr | $2,500-$7,500 | Not published |
| Effective Finance LLCNo AUM fee | $250/hr | $500-$10,000 | Not published |
| Elmwood Wealth Management | $95-$225/hr | $3,000-$5,000 | $7,500/yr |
| North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC | $295/hr | Not published | Not published |
| Topel & Distasi Wealth Management, LLC | $300/hr | $10,000 | Not published |
No firms match these filters.
Other registered firms that don't publish dollar fees (3)
Their current brochure explains how they charge, but not how much. Ask them for a fee schedule.