{"id":116,"date":"2024-04-17T10:13:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hove.pw\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T10:13:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:13:33","slug":"empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower Review 2024: Pros, Cons, How it Compares"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>\u200cEmpower is a financial services company offering retirement plans and comprehensive wealth management to both individuals and organizations. Launched in 2014\u2014but with Canadian roots dating back to 1891\u2014Empower is currently the second-largest retirement plan provider in the country, with more than 17 million customers. <\/p>\n<p>In 2020 Empower acquired Personal Capital, a popular investment robo-advisory platform, bringing together one of the top digital personal wealth management platforms with its own retirement plan services and integrated financial tools.<\/p>\n<div class=\"MuiPaper-root text-block__Paper-sc-lt00f8-0 cExWZy text-block__TextBlock-sc-1jvm6pm-0 dmmkiz MuiPaper-elevation0 MuiPaper-rounded\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___StyledDiv-sc-r07dm9-0 fZhXtV\">\n<div class=\"card__Wrapper-sc-1ot7p5b-0 kGpUZs card__StyledProductCardDefaultUI-sc-1njn2jf-0 kwiAGQ\">\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<div class=\"card-details\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of sencoproperties<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #990303;color:#990303\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #990303;color:#990303\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Who_is_Empower_best_for\" >Who is Empower best for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Pros_and_cons\" >Pros and cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Pros\" >Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Cons\" >Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Empower_services\" >Empower services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Free_money_management_tools\" >Free money management tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#High_yield_cash_account\" >High yield cash account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Wealth_management_and_investment_services\" >Wealth management and investment services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Benefits_of_Empower\" >Benefits of Empower<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Multiple_money_management_features\" >Multiple money management features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Personal_Cash_program_with_high_interest_returns\" >Personal Cash program with high interest returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Wealth_management_and_investment_services-2\" >Wealth management and investment services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#What_can_be_improved_with_Empower\" >What can be improved with Empower?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#High_minimum_investment_for_wealth_management_and_investment_services\" >High minimum investment for wealth management and investment services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Heavy_focus_on_investing_vs_everyday_finances\" >Heavy focus on investing vs. everyday finances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Management_fees_can_be_high\" >Management fees can be high<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#How_does_Empower_compare\" >How does Empower compare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Empower_app_In-depth_review\" >Empower app: In-depth review<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Usability\" >Usability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Optionsservices\" >Options\/services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Technology\" >Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Costs\" >Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Customer_service\" >Customer service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Social_features\" >Social features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Security_and_reliability\" >Security and reliability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Company_reputation\" >Company reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#How_does_Empower_make_money\" >How does Empower make money?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Bottom_line\" >Bottom line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Empower_Financial_Advisor-2\" >Empower Financial Advisor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Is_the_Empower_app_legit\" >Is the Empower app legit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Does_Empower_have_a_good_reputation\" >Does Empower have a good reputation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#How_much_is_Empower_monthly\" >How much is Empower monthly?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/sencoproperties.com\/news\/empower-review-2024-pros-cons-how-it-compares\/#Empower_Personal_Wealth_LLC_%E2%80%9CEPW%E2%80%9D_compensates_Time_Stamped_for_new_leads_Time_Stamped_is_not_an_investment_client_of_Empower_Advisory_Group_LLC\" >Empower Personal Wealth, LLC (\u201cEPW\u201d) compensates Time Stamped for new leads. Time Stamped is not an investment client of Empower Advisory Group, LLC.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"product-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empower_Financial_Advisor\"><\/span>Empower Financial Advisor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"fields-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fields-section section-1\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ card__Field-sc-1ot7p5b-1 ettjkX term field\">\n<p>Assets under Management<\/p>\n<p>$1.3 trillion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ card__Field-sc-1ot7p5b-1 ettjkX description field\">\n<p>Accounts offered<\/p>\n<p>Empower Personal Cash, budgeting tool, personalized retirement portfolios, wealth advisory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"times-take\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TIMEs_Take\"><\/span>TIME\u2019s Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u200cEmpower is a robust investment platform offering various free financial tools, including a budget analysis and net worth tracker, along with completely customizable investment advisory services for eligible investors. Financial tools are free to use, and Empower has an easy-to-navigate mobile app with high ratings. Investment portfolio advisory services are not at all cookie-cutter, like many other financial management apps, but they do have a relatively high minimum investment requirement. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-empower-best-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Empower_best_for\"><\/span>Who is Empower best for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u200cEmpower can be a good option for anyone wanting to learn more about their financial situation, create a budget, track their monthly spending, analyze their retirement progress, view and watch their net worth, or create a customized portfolio. You can also earn a top-of-the-market rate on an Empower Personal Cash account, currently 4.70%, which is more than 10 times higher than the national average of 0.46% as of Feb. 20, 2024. <\/p>\n<p>The financial tools are free to use and can be accessed through a top-rated mobile app or web platform. If you want personal advisors or a customized investment strategy, you\u2019ll need to have $100,000 or more to invest to really unlock the best features. For this reason Empower is best suited for those with six figures or more on hand. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons\"><\/span>Pros and cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"multi-list__StyledMultiList-sc-1ixx0ao-0 IWhjG multi-list pros-and-cons multi-list__StyledMultiList-sc-jcbe35-0 hhyQUr\">\n<div class=\"list\">\n<h3 class=\"title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free money management tools<\/li>\n<li>High yield cash account with no fees<\/li>\n<li>No minimum deposit requirement <\/li>\n<li>Wide range of advisory services and personalized options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<h3 class=\"title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Focuses heavily on retirement planning<\/li>\n<li>No access to debit cards or paper checks<\/li>\n<li>Wealth advisory services require a deposit of $100,000 or more<\/li>\n<li>Fees can be higher than AT some other platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"empower-services\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empower_services\"><\/span>Empower services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u200cEmpower offers many different financial and investment services, depending on your needs and preferences. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_money_management_tools\"><\/span>Free money management tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower gives you access to a robust mobile app complete with a number of different money tools through its Personal Dashboard. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial calculators.<\/li>\n<li>Budget generator and tracker.<\/li>\n<li>Net worth tracker.<\/li>\n<li>Cash flow tool.<\/li>\n<li>Retirement planner.<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio analyzer.<\/li>\n<li\/><\/ul>\n<p>There is no charge to use any of these tools, and you aren\u2019t required to meet a minimum deposit or hold a specific balance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_yield_cash_account\"><\/span>High yield cash account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your parked funds can earn a competitive return\u2014currently 4.70% annual percentage yield (APY)\u2014with the Empower Personal Cash account. It serves as a blend between a checking and savings or money market account, with no minimum balance requirement and no maintenance fees.<\/p>\n<p>It is a bit limited in that you won\u2019t have a debit card or access to paper checks. However, you can easily link a checking account to transfer out cash for bills and other expenses. Also, there are no withdrawal limits, as you might find from other savings accounts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wealth_management_and_investment_services\"><\/span>Wealth management and investment services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deposit $100,000 or more and you\u2019ll get access to https:\/\/personalcapital.sjv.io\/xkEVBy?SharedId=TIME&amp;partnerpropertyid=4152847\u2019s wealth advisory and investment services. There are three different tiers of advisement, depending on how much you deposit, which offer customized portfolios, personal advisors, and unlimited retirement advice. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-empower\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Empower\"><\/span>Benefits of Empower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits to using Empower. Here are the most notable. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_money_management_features\"><\/span>Multiple money management features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No matter where you are in your financial journey, Empower can help you manage your cash and plan for the future. With retirement planning tools, a net worth calculator, investment accounts, and budget planners, you can track the funds you have today while optimizing your financial strategy for tomorrow.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Cash_program_with_high_interest_returns\"><\/span>Personal Cash program with high interest returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Empower Personal Cash you can earn up to 4.70% APY on your money with no minimum deposit and no monthly fees. Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to an aggregate amount of $5 million, this cash management account can provide your family with a joint option for direct deposits, BillPay, or even savings. It\u2019s not really a checking account and not really a savings account, but it can be a great way to earn top interest on your funds with no withdrawal or deposit limits each month.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wealth_management_and_investment_services-2\"><\/span>Wealth management and investment services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As long as you meet the minimum investment requirement of $100,000, you\u2019ll have access to unlimited retirement planning advice and managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolios. For customers with $250,000 or more under management, Empower allows for a completely customized portfolio and dedicated wealth management advisors to help you plan for the future in the most personalized way. <\/p>\n<p>If you have $1 million or more under management, you\u2019ll unlock the private client tier. This includes priority specialist services and dedicated financial advisors, along with access to Empower\u2019s investment committee, which is responsible for designing and maintaining the company\u2019s strategic portfolios.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-be-improved-with-empower\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_improved_with_Empower\"><\/span>What can be improved with Empower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, no advisory platform is perfect. Here\u2019s where Empower could improve.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_minimum_investment_for_wealth_management_and_investment_services\"><\/span>High minimum investment for wealth management and investment services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While $100,000 isn\u2019t the highest minimum investment around, it is a threshold that limits how accessible this part of its platform is to its customers. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavy_focus_on_investing_vs_everyday_finances\"><\/span>Heavy focus on investing vs. everyday finances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of Empower\u2019s competitors offer strong budgeting platforms and everyday money management services. Though Empower does offer these, its forte is really investment planning. If you want to use the platform simply for budgeting or daily cash flow, Empower may not be the right choice. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_fees_can_be_high\"><\/span>Management fees can be high<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower charges a tiered flat management fee that depends on your total assets under management (AUM). For your first million invested it\u2019s 0.89%. From $1 million to $3 million it drops to 0.79%, going as low as 0.49% for investors with more than $10 million. Depending on how much you have saved and how you plan to manage your money, this might be more than you\u2019d pay elsewhere. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that fees apply only to investment management services. The Empower investment app , budget planner, net worth tracker, and portfolio analysis tools are all free to use. There also aren\u2019t any monthly fees on the Personal Cash account. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-empower-compare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Empower_compare\"><\/span>How does Empower compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wrapper__Wrapper-sc-1nbwfq1-0 jMCZkI wrapper__StyledTableWrapper-sc-1lg67ad-0 responsive-table__TableWrapper-sc-gs87lm-0 cjPmCo cQlyyR\">\n<table class=\"wrapper__Table-sc-1nbwfq1-1 iYXWdO not-prose\">\n<thead class=\"wrapper__Thead-sc-1nbwfq1-2 kFLxGW\">\n<tr class=\"wrapper__Tr-sc-1nbwfq1-4 oGfrp\"\/><\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"wrapper__Tbody-sc-1nbwfq1-5 kklmFK\">\n<tr class=\"table-row\">\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table-row\">\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Empower Personal Cash, budgeting tool, personalized retirement portfolios, wealth advisory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Spending analysis, budgeting tool, savings automation, bill negotiation, net worth tracker, subscription manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Budgeting tool, guides, workshops<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Budgeting tool (\u201cspending plan\u201d), savings goals, investment analysis, tax reporting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table-row\">\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Curated and strategic portfolios or  personalized advice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table-row\">\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>$8.25 to $14.99 per month<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table-row\">\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Available by phone or through the app and web platform<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>Online chat or email support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ table-field__Field-sc-wwy2wk-0 bihmpN field\">\n<p>In-app messaging or email<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"card__Td-sc-a2uqyv-0 kPvALb table-cell\"\/><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"empower-app-in-depth-review\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empower_app_In-depth_review\"><\/span>Empower app: In-depth review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to a web platform, Empower offers a mobile app for both iOs and Android devices. Both apps are highly rated and provide the same features and tools as online.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Usability\"><\/span>Usability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Empower mobile app is available for iOs or Android devices through the App Store or Google Play Store. Both apps have high ratings and allow for one-touch access to your retirement accounts, investment portfolio, health savings account (HSA), and Empower cash account. You can also use the app to analyze your overall financial picture, contact your financial advisor, and adjust your retirement contributions. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optionsservices\"><\/span>Options\/services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Empower investment app enables you to make changes to your retirement portfolio, watch your Personal Cash account, transfer funds, adjust your contributions, select investments, track your net worth, link external accounts, and more. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technology\"><\/span>Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can access the Empower platform online or through a mobile app. Both offer the same features and account access, <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs\"><\/span>Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no fee to use the Empower investment app. All of the available financial tools are also offered at no cost. (Your only fees could be related to wealth management services.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span>Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you want to learn more about investing, managing your money, or planning for the future? Empower\u2019s financial tools make this easy and convenient. You can use the available free tools to analyze your spending and budget and make changes to your everyday spending and saving. You can get real-time snapshots of your net worth and cash flow or check in on your retirement portfolio progress. <\/p>\n<p>\u200cEmpower\u2019s advisory teams are available to answer any questions you have or, if you qualify, create a customized portfolio and investment plan to meet your needs. They can run different scenarios for you to show how you can meet specific goals and which strategies will get you there in the best way. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_service\"><\/span>Customer service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower financial advisors are available to not only help you create a financial plan but also manage and troubleshoot it along the way. You can contact your advisor through your account by logging in online or through the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>If you have general questions about Empower, you can contact customer service by calling (877) 630-4015.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_features\"><\/span>Social features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are no social features embedded in the Empower app . <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_reliability\"><\/span>Security and reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower security is robust. It never sells customer data. Your personal information is encrypted with AES-256 multilayer key management, and Empower also uses multifactor authentication to ensure your account security. There is also an Empower Security Guarantee, which states that the company will restore any losses that occur to your account due to unauthorized transactions through no fault of your own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_reputation\"><\/span>Company reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower\u2019s platform was formerly known as Personal Capital, a popular and well-respected personal finance and money management platform. Since being acquired by Empower, the platform\u2019s new reputation has been good but slow-growing. It is not Better Business Bureau accredited, and there are very few online reviews. <\/p>\n<p>However, the mobile app is well reviewed, with a 4.7 out of five stars rating from over 148,000 users on Google Play.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Empower_make_money\"><\/span>How does Empower make money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower charges fees for its wealth advisory and investment management services. These range from 0.89% of AUM for assets under $1 million to as low as 0.49% of AUM for those with $10 million or more invested.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an app to help you gauge your current financial situation, track your progress toward retirement, and earn you a high return on your cash, Empower might be the answer. With many free financial tools and financial advisors available to those with $100,000 or more to invest, Empower makes it easy to assess, change, and track your financial strategy to meet your goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"MuiPaper-root text-block__Paper-sc-lt00f8-0 cExWZy text-block__TextBlock-sc-1jvm6pm-0 dmmkiz MuiPaper-elevation0 MuiPaper-rounded\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___StyledDiv-sc-r07dm9-0 fZhXtV\">\n<div class=\"card__Wrapper-sc-1ot7p5b-0 kGpUZs card__StyledProductCardDefaultUI-sc-1njn2jf-0 kwiAGQ\">\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<div class=\"card-details\">\n<h3 class=\"product-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empower_Financial_Advisor-2\"><\/span>Empower Financial Advisor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"fields-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fields-section section-1\">\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ card__Field-sc-1ot7p5b-1 ettjkX term field\">\n<p>Assets under Management<\/p>\n<p>$1.3 trillion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field__StyledField-sc-70i2am-0 ktHbhJ card__Field-sc-1ot7p5b-1 ettjkX description field\">\n<p>Accounts offered<\/p>\n<p>Empower Personal Cash, budgeting tool, personalized retirement portfolios, wealth advisory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Empower_app_legit\"><\/span>Is the Empower app legit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower is a legitimate investment app and platform, offering a variety of financial tools, accounts, and advisory services to investors of all levels. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Empower_have_a_good_reputation\"><\/span>Does Empower have a good reputation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200cEmpower\u2019s platform was formerly known as Personal Capital, a long-standing and highly respected personal finance platform. The new Empower app continues that tradition with a 4.7 star rating (out of five) on Google Play.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_Empower_monthly\"><\/span>How much is Empower monthly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no charge for Empower\u2019s financial tools, mobile app, or web platform. You also won\u2019t pay any monthly maintenance fees on Empower Personal Cash accounts, if you choose to open one. Fees are assessed on wealth management accounts, which range from 0.49% to 0.89% of AUM.<\/p>\n<p><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empower_Personal_Wealth_LLC_%E2%80%9CEPW%E2%80%9D_compensates_Time_Stamped_for_new_leads_Time_Stamped_is_not_an_investment_client_of_Empower_Advisory_Group_LLC\"><\/span>Empower Personal Wealth, LLC (\u201cEPW\u201d) compensates Time Stamped for new leads. 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