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Empower vs SigFig

Compare Empower and SigFig side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Empower

Empower

High-balance hybrid advisory clients

Empower is a US hybrid robo-advisor combining automated portfolio management with access to human financial a…

VS
SigFig

SigFig

Low-cost automated portfolio investors

SigFig is a US robo-advisor offering automated ETF portfolios, tax-loss harvesting, and free human advisor ac…

Head-to-head comparison

Empower vs SigFig
Feature Empower SigFig
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Commission-free trading on investment accounts -
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC SEC
Best for High-balance hybrid advisory clients Low-cost automated portfolio investors
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Bonds
Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
Investment Plans
-
Money Market Funds
-
Fractional Shares
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Pros & cons

Empower

Empower

Pros

  • Comprehensive free financial dashboard with net worth, retirement planner and fee analyzer
  • Hybrid model gives access to human advisors alongside automated portfolio management
  • Tax-loss harvesting and tax location strategy included in advisory fee
  • Tiered fees decrease as assets grow, reaching 0.49% above $10 million
  • Client assets held at established independent custodians with SIPC protection
  • High-yield cash account with FDIC insurance up to $5 million
  • Dedicated advisors and estate planning access at higher asset tiers
  • Commission-free trading on investment accounts

Cons

  • $100,000 minimum investment required to access any managed advisory services
  • Advisory fee of 0.89% on the first $1 million is high relative to robo-only competitors
  • No direct-to-consumer trading platform for active self-directed trading
  • No demo account available
  • No support for forex, CFDs, futures or options trading
  • Tax and estate planning features restricted to higher asset tiers
  • Free tools may prompt upsells for users approaching the $100,000 threshold
SigFig

SigFig

Pros

  • No advisory fee on first $10,000 managed
  • 0.25% annual fee is in line with leading robo-advisors
  • Free access to human investment advisors
  • Automatic rebalancing included
  • Tax-loss harvesting included
  • Low underlying ETF expense ratios (0.07%-0.15%)
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or rebalancing fees
  • Assets held at established custodians (Schwab, Fidelity) with SIPC protection

Cons

  • $2,000 minimum is higher than some competitors (Betterment has no minimum, Wealthfront starts at $500)
  • No cash management or savings account
  • No demo account to test the platform before investing
  • Fractional shares only available through dividend reinvestment, not initial purchases
  • Limited portfolio customization - model portfolios focused on ETFs and funds
  • No crypto investing
  • Company announced rebrand to Tandems in September 2025; long-term consumer product direction is uncertain
Empower

Empower

Empower is a US hybrid robo-advisor combining automated portfolio management with access to human financial advisors, built on the foundation of Personal Capital.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

SigFig

SigFig

SigFig is a US robo-advisor offering automated ETF portfolios, tax-loss harvesting, and free human advisor access, with no fee on the first $10,000 managed.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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