- “Net Worth Brackets: Based on our personal experiences in working with wealth holders and the experiences of the thousands of advisers we have trained across the United States and Canada, we believe the marketplace behaviors can be segmented into four categories: 1. Emerging Affluent: Under $1 million or $150,000 in annual household income. 2. Affluent: $1 to $3 million or $150,000 – $250,000 in annual household income. 3. Emerging Wealthy: $3 to $10 million or $250,000 – $500,000 in annual household income. 4. High Wealth: $10 million or more or $500,000 or more in annual household income. Source: Paul G. Schervish, Ph. D, Director, Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Professor of Sociology, Boston College.” The Right Side of the Table: Where do You Sit in the Minds of the Affluent? By Scott Fithian and Todd Fithian. Page 13