how are hnwis categorized 
the most commonly quoted figure for qualification as a high net worth individual is at least 1 million in liquid financial assets excluding personal assets such as a primary residence investors with less than 1 million but more than 100 000 in liquid assets are considered sub hnwis very high net worth individuals have investable assets of at least 5 million while ultra high net worth individuals have at least 30 million in investable assets 