The beautiful part of Habits, is the diversity of expertise, background and knowledge of its advisor network. You can expect to find guidance across taxes, investing, preparing for life after athletics, cash-flow, buying your first house, or anything related to your financial situation. For more details on the advice you can expect to receive, check out our Guide to Financial Advice.
Habits is an invite only platform and every advisor goes through a one-month application process, involving multiple conversations with different members of the team. Every advisor must also receive approval from our Selection Committee, made up of industry experts including the former Vice Chairman of J.P. Morgan.
In meeting number one, consider it an opportunity to get to know your advisor, ask any questions and begin to see if you two are a fit. Here's a quick guide on questions you can ask and prepare.
Our algorithm includes criteria set by both our users and advisors. It accounts for your financial situation, preferences and meeting style. This includes details such as your income, balance sheet and what you're looking for in a financial advisor.
Meanwhile, advisors have their own minimums, requirements and compensation structures.
You are presented with a curated list of advisors based on these preferences.
At Habits, there is no limit to the number of advisors you can meet but we recommend that you speak to at least two or three.
Habits Inc. earns revenue by charging an annual membership fee to the advisors in their network. You will not pay anything to Habits through this process.
Additionally, Habits Inc. ensures that every introductory or first meeting with an advisor does not come with a hidden fee. You only pay once you sign to become a client with your selected financial advisor.
For more detailed information on the costs of working with financial advisors, check out our Guide to Financial Advice.