Fees are based on a percentage of the market value of assets in your account. The firm negotiates advisory fee agreements with certain clients, which can include account valuations, fee breakpoints, tiered billing rates, discounts, timing and frequency of billing, aggregation of related accounts, and treatment of cash contributions/withdrawals. Fees are typically billed quarterly, in advance or in arrears. The recommended minimum account size to open a separate account directly with Brandes is $10 million, but this may be waived or lowered at their discretion.