Contrary Investment Advisors fees and pricing

Financial planner in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated September 12, 2026, Contrary Investment Advisors charges $300 an hour for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed September 12, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate: $300/hr; “Fees for Financial Planning services are invoiced at $300 per hour and are negotiable.”

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

“Fees for both services are calculated and billed quarterly in arrears.”
“Therefore, no prepaid fees are subject to refund.”
“However, CGDF advisory fees are negotiable and may be reduced or waived entirely at Advisor's sole discretion.”

Its hourly rate of $300 matches the New Jersey median of $300. 46% of the 174 other New Jersey planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.

Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
Registered as an adviser: 2010 (16 years).

How the firm is paid: Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets: Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure: 0.7% a year
Clients: 72
Employees: 1
Works with: Individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, and charities
Services reported to regulators: Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for businesses and institutions, and pension consulting
Assets managed: $104,041,782
Registered with: State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures: None reported
SEC CRD number: 154958
Phone: (703) 560-0929

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