Question 1

Do I need a website to use AdvisorCal?

Accepted Answer

No. Every calculator comes with its own branded landing page that you can share as a standalone link — on social media, in emails, or in ads. If you do have a website, you can also embed any calculator with a single iframe tag. Works with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or any site builder.

Question 2

Will my clients see the AdvisorCal brand anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Every page displays your logo, your colors, your company name, and your headshot. Your clients and prospects will only see your brand — AdvisorCal is never visible to them.

Question 3

What are the advisor tools and how are they different from the calculators?

Accepted Answer

The 28 calculators are client-facing tools you embed on your website to capture leads. The 14 advisor tools are internal analysis tools you run during client meetings — Roth conversion analysis, tax projections, inherited IRA modeling, legacy planning, and more. They generate multi-page branded PDF reports with executive summaries, year-by-year projections, charts, and compliance disclaimers.

Question 4

Which advisor tools are included?

Accepted Answer

Your subscription includes all 14 advisor tools: Roth Conversion Pro, Tax Burden Analysis, Tax Projection Advisor, Backdoor Roth Advisor, Annuity Income Analyzer, QCD Optimizer, NUA Strategy Advisor, Legacy Optimizer, Inherited IRA Optimizer, FERS Pension Estimator, TSP Withdrawal Planner, FEHB & Medicare Coordination, and Federal Benefits Gap Analysis. Each tool generates detailed results with charts and branded PDF reports.

Question 5

Are the calculators and advisor tools compliant?

Accepted Answer

All tools use hedged language like 'estimate' and 'may' — never promissory language. You can set custom compliance disclaimers globally, per calculator, and per advisor tool. Disclaimers appear on every PDF report. The tools provide educational estimates, not financial advice.

Question 6

How current is the data in the calculators?

Accepted Answer

All calculators and advisor tools use the latest IRS tax brackets, SSA benefit tables, CMS Medicare/IRMAA thresholds, and contribution limits. Data is updated when new figures are released so your clients always get accurate results.

Question 7

What exactly do I get when a lead comes in?

Accepted Answer

You get their first name, last name, email, phone number, the name of the calculator they used, every input they entered, and their calculated results. Both you and the client receive an email with a branded PDF report attached. All leads are stored in your dashboard where you can track and manage them.

Question 8

Can I manage clients and reports within AdvisorCal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The advisor tools include a built-in client management system. You can save reports to client profiles, view report history, search by client or date, and manage team members with role-based permissions.

Question 9

What do the advisor tool PDF reports include?

Accepted Answer

Each advisor tool report is a multi-page branded PDF with your firm's name, logo, and colors. It includes an executive summary, highlighted key results, a full assumptions and inputs table, year-by-year projection tables, embedded charts, and your compliance disclaimer.

Question 10

Can prospects use the calculator without entering their info?

Accepted Answer

That's up to you. You can toggle lead capture on or off for each calculator. With it on, prospects fill out the calculator and enter their info to unlock results. With it off, they can see results immediately.

Question 11

What happens after the 14-day free trial?

Accepted Answer

Your subscription begins at $19.99/month or $199.90/year with annual billing. You can cancel anytime from your dashboard — no contracts, no cancellation fees.

Question 12

Is there a limit on leads or reports?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no per-lead fees, no per-report fees, and no caps. You get unlimited leads across all 28 calculators, unlimited advisor tool reports, and unlimited PDF downloads. The plan is flat-rate.

Question 13

How do I add a calculator to my existing website?

Accepted Answer

Copy and paste a single iframe embed code from your dashboard. No plugins to install, no JavaScript files to manage. Works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or any HTML site. The calculator automatically resizes to fit your page.

Question 14

Is lead and client data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored in a secure, encrypted database. Lead and client data is only accessible through your authenticated dashboard. We never share, sell, or use your data for any purpose.

Feature	Dinkytown	CalcXML	AdvisorCal
Billing model	One-time license + 20% annual maintenance	Annual subscription by category	Monthly or annual subscription
Entry price	$169.95 (1 calculator, one-time)	$1,490/year per category	$19.99/month
Number of calculators	400+	Several hundred	42 tools (28 calculators + 14 advisor tools)
Target customer	Banks, credit unions, advisors, consumer sites	Banks, credit unions, advisors	Financial advisors and RIAs exclusively
Lead capture	Varies by plan	Varies by plan	Included on every calculator
Branded PDF reports	Varies by calculator	Varies by calculator	Included on every calculator
Advisor-only analysis tools	No	No	14 included
White-label branding	On higher tiers	On higher tiers	Default on all plans
Content updates (tax law changes)	20% annual fee	Included in annual subscription	Included in subscription
Free trial	Not publicly advertised	Not publicly advertised	14 days, no credit card

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