<prompt> Human: I recently started a Roth IRA via Thrivent. I was charged a 5.5 fee on the amount I invested and will continue to be charged that fee for all future invesments into the fund. Is this fee standard accross other institutions offering Roth IRA? To my knowledge there is no other fees.  <response>: Is this fee standard accross other institutions offering Roth IRA?It is not standard, but it is common.To my knowledge there is no other fees.There are almost certainly more fees for the funds you are invested in within your IRA.Please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! You may find Your IRA and You: Basic Information and Your 401k and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 