Advisory firms collect fees in a lot of ways: AUM sweeps, planning retainers, project invoices, and net-30 billing for consulting work. The problem shows up when a fee invoice sits unpaid. Email reminders are easy to ignore, and your operations staff would rather talk to clients than chase balances. A structured phone call a few days before an invoice is due, with follow-up if it stays unpaid, gets you what email can't: confirmation the invoice arrived, the real blocker, and a promise-to-pay date a client actually commits to. This matters more in advisory work than most industries, because a clumsy collections call can damage a client relationship you spent years building. The good news for 2026 is that you don't need to hire a billing team to do this well. The five options below cover two models: managed calling services that run reminder campaigns for you, and software platforms that automate reminders inside your existing billing stack. We evaluated each on features confirmed by the vendor, pricing transparency, compliance posture, and fit for how advisory firms actually bill.
#1 My AI Call Center — Calling starts at 9¢ per connected minute, tiered by volume; most campaigns add a one-time setup fee and a flat monthly management fee, both quoted before launch. The first campaign review is free.
My AI Call Center (myaicallcenter.app) is a done-for-you managed outbound calling service owned and operated by AIQ Labs, with a base in Halifax, Nova Scotia and an operating base in Austin, Texas. Rather than selling software you have to configure and staff, you buy campaigns that the team runs for you, each scoped around one clear goal and quoted in full before launch. For investment advisory firms, the Payment & Invoice Reminder Calls campaign places calls a few days before an invoice due date, with structured follow-up if the payment remains unpaid. That maps directly onto how advisory firms chase planning retainers, project invoices, and fee-for-service balances without putting an advisor on an awkward collections call. What genuinely separates the service is list discipline. Every campaign runs only against approved, permissioned, or reviewed contact lists. List source and consent records are checked before any campaign launches, and bought lists without clear permission records are flagged and, in most cases, declined. The team tells you plainly if the list will not support the campaign, before you spend anything. Compliance is built into every call: AI-generated voices are treated as artificial voices under the TCPA, prior express consent is required, AI disclosure appears on every call, keyword opt-outs (STOP and REVOKE) are honored immediately, and state-specific quiet hours and calling rules are respected. Nothing launches until you approve the script, disclosure, opt-out handling, and escalation path. Outcomes route back into the CRM and scheduling tools you already run, with a named outcome report showing disposition codes (confirmed, opted out, no answer), per-call notes, and routed follow-ups. Your operations team knows exactly who committed to pay and who needs a human touch. And in a market full of invented metrics, the no-invented-numbers policy means you only see what actually happened on every call.
Pros
- Managed service: no seats, no platform to learn, no minimums you did not choose
- Full pricing known before approving launch, with the rate locked and never moved mid-campaign
- Strong list discipline and consent verification protect your compliance posture
- Structured outcome reporting with disposition codes routed into your existing CRM
- No invented numbers; reporting reflects exactly what happened
Cons
- Not self-serve software; campaigns are quoted and run by the provider, so teams wanting instant DIY control may prefer a platform
- Campaign requirements vary by location, industry, and consent status; clients are responsible for obtaining appropriate legal guidance before launch
- Script and escalation approval before launch adds a few days to setup
Best for: Advisory firms and multi-advisor practices (1-200+ staff) that want managed, compliance-forward reminder calling against approved client lists without building an in-house call center.
#2 InvoicifyAI Invoice Reminder Agent — The Invoice Reminder Agent is included in the Pro plan at $149 USD/month (400 shared AI voice minutes, then $0.35/min overage) and the Business plan, per InvoicifyAI's website. The Starter plan is $99 USD/month.
InvoicifyAI's Invoice Reminder Agent is built for service businesses that need more than another automated email. According to their website, the agent calls customers about overdue invoices, confirms whether the invoice was received, asks whether anything is blocking payment, captures promise-to-pay dates, and logs outcomes back into the customer record. For advisory firms, that response-oriented model fits a familiar problem: the client who says they never received the invoice, or the retainer payment stuck waiting on an internal decision at the client's business. The agent follows a structured cadence, with a Day 1 friendly reminder call, a Day 7 follow-up with commitment, a Day 14 escalation call, and a Day 30 final notice, and follow-up is auto-scheduled if payment is still outstanding after a promised date. Promise-to-pay dates, blockers, voicemail results, and full transcripts are logged to the invoice and CRM records, and exceptions escalate to your team only when a person should step in. The agent can also share payment instructions already stored on the invoice, including links when available. It is a focused tool for voice follow-up as a layer on top of your existing invoicing process, rather than a full accounts receivable platform. It is built around general service-business invoicing rather than advisory-specific workflows, so firms should confirm how outcomes sync with their existing billing stack and how the calling approach fits their client-communication standards.
Pros
- Voice-first follow-up that captures blockers and promise-to-pay dates in real time
- Clear structured escalation cadence with auto-scheduled follow-ups
- Outcome logging connected to customer records, not lost in spreadsheets
- Published pricing with included voice minutes
Cons
- Built for general service-business invoicing rather than advisory-specific operations
- Best when email reminders alone are not enough; not a full AR automation suite
- Voice minutes are shared and metered, so heavy calling volumes trigger overage charges
Best for: Service businesses and advisory teams that want polite voice follow-up on overdue invoices with payment commitment capture and CRM-ready outcomes.
#3 Chaser — Compact plan from A$399/month according to their website; a free trial is available.
Chaser is an accounts receivable automation platform that includes Auto-call, a feature designed to reduce manual intervention when chasing late payments. According to Chaser, Auto-call lets finance teams schedule automated phone calls that deliver pre-scripted, text-to-speech payment reminders on the times and days they choose. Each call is personalized to the recipient, and because calls are placed instantly on schedule, teams can follow up on overdue invoices without waiting until someone clears their to-do list. Chaser also supports a multi-channel approach, allowing firms to schedule phone call, SMS, and email reminders in one system so payment reminders get seen without bombarding clients. The platform integrates with accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks Online, which makes it a practical fit for advisory firms that already run their invoicing through those tools. Chaser reports that over 10,000 users worldwide rely on the platform to get paid faster and protect cash flow. One thing to understand before buying: Auto-call is not a conversational AI agent. It delivers pre-scripted messages rather than holding a two-way dialogue, so it can't capture a promise-to-pay date or resolve a dispute mid-call. It is still a solid option for firms that want consistent, automated call reminders without asking staff to dial manually, especially if your overdue balances are mostly simple oversights rather than disputes.
Pros
- Automated phone calls remove the need for manual dialing
- Multi-channel scheduling keeps reminders coordinated
- Xero and QuickBooks integrations fit existing accounting workflows
- Personalized text-to-speech templates save preparation time
Cons
- Pre-scripted text-to-speech is not a conversational AI agent and cannot capture commitments mid-call
- Pricing may be better suited to larger AR teams than small advisory practices
- No advisory-specific fee or engagement context
Best for: Finance and operations teams using Xero or QuickBooks that want automated phone, SMS, and email reminder sequences without manual chasing.
#4 AdvicePay — Contact for pricing (an earlier published starting point of $10/month for independent advisors was reported historically; current plans are quote-based by firm and client scope).
AdvicePay is the payment processing platform built specifically for fee-for-service financial planning, and it earns its place here on category fit. According to coverage of the platform, it was created to help advisors charge planning fees (both one-time and recurring retainers) in a way that meets compliance requirements around custody and client notifications, which is a real constraint for registered investment advisers that generic billing tools don't address. The platform supports recurring and automated billing, customizable invoices, approval features, and integrated payment processing, with an API for connecting other systems. For advisory firms, the value is that the reminder workflow lives next to the fee itself. When a planning retainer invoice is generated in AdvicePay, reminders and payment collection happen in the same system, so there's no question about which record is authoritative. That matters because a reminder sent against a wrong amount or the wrong household is a faster failure, not better collections. The tradeoff: AdvicePay is focused on planning-fee billing, not general firm invoicing, and its reminder capabilities are oriented around payment processing rather than phone calls. If your firm's receivables are mostly ordinary accounting invoices unrelated to planning engagements, or if you need voice-based follow-up on overdue balances, you'll likely pair AdvicePay with another tool on this list rather than relying on it alone.
Pros
- Strongest category fit for planning-fee billing among the options here
- Built with custody and notification compliance considerations in mind
- Reminders and collection happen in the same system as the fee record
Cons
- Focused on planning-fee workflows, not general firm invoicing
- Reminder capabilities are payment-oriented rather than voice-based
- Firms should verify approval roles, failed payments, and refund handling before committing
Best for: Advisory firms charging planning fees or retainers that want compliant payment processing with reminders close to the fee record.
#5 Paidnice — Essentials from A$99/month according to their website; check current plan pricing and GST treatment.
Paidnice focuses on accounts receivable automation for Xero and QuickBooks users, and according to their website it handles reminders, late fees, statements, and payment plans automatically. The company reports that customers get 8 in 10 invoices paid within the first 60 days of using Paidnice, which positions the phone call as the exception rather than the routine. For advisory firms that already run their invoicing through Xero or QuickBooks, that means the reminder layer sits directly on top of the ledger your bookkeeper already closes in. Paidnice's strength is consistent execution. Once rules are set, the platform runs the reminder sequence, applies late fees where configured, and sends statements, so overdue balances don't depend on someone remembering to follow up. Accounting-system writeback keeps payment status current in the ledger, which reduces the manual reconciliation work that usually follows collections activity. The watch-out is scope and channel. Paidnice's workflow is oriented around email, SMS, and scheduled calls from your own domain or number, and if your main problem is a client ignoring emails and needing a real conversation about a disputed fee or a payment plan, you should verify how the workflow covers the channel you actually need. It is also more finance-process oriented than client-relationship oriented, so firms with sensitive high-value accounts may want human handling for those exceptions.
Pros
- Consistent automated execution across reminders, fees, and statements
- Writeback to Xero or QuickBooks keeps the ledger current
- Strong fit when the ledger is already the system of record
Cons
- May be more finance-process oriented than relationship-sensitive
- Verify how disputes and high-value exceptions are handled
- Scheduled calls are not conversational AI; complex conversations still need a person
Best for: Advisory firms using Xero or QuickBooks that want automated AR reminders, statements, and writeback without adding a separate collections platform.
Late fee invoices are a cash-flow problem before they become a collections problem, and the fix is usually a well-timed call rather than a louder email. If you want the work handled for you, My AI Call Center runs managed Payment & Invoice Reminder Calls against approved, permissioned lists, with consent verification, AI disclosure, and outcome reports routed into the CRM you already use, starting at 9¢ per connected minute and quoted in full before launch. If you'd rather keep things in software, InvoicifyAI adds conversational voice follow-up with promise-to-pay capture, Chaser automates scheduled call reminders alongside email and SMS, AdvicePay keeps planning-fee billing compliant and close to the fee record, and Paidnice automates the reminder layer on top of Xero or QuickBooks. The right choice depends on how your firm bills and how sensitive your client relationships are. Either way, the first step is the same: pick the option that fits your stack, and stop letting fee invoices age quietly in an inbox. Plan your first campaign review with My AI Call Center for free, and know the full number before you approve anything.
Frequently asked questions
Why do phone calls work better than email reminders for overdue advisory invoices?
A call confirms the invoice actually reached the right person, surfaces a dispute or missing information on the spot instead of over days of email tag, and gets a specific commitment: a date and an amount. Email reminders handle the easy cases, but when a client says they never received the invoice or the payment is stuck waiting on a decision, a conversation resolves it in minutes.
What makes My AI Call Center different from reminder software?
It is a managed service, not software. You buy campaigns that the team runs for you, each scoped around one clear goal and quoted in full before launch. There are no per-seat charges, no platform bill, and no minimums you did not choose. Calling starts at 9¢ per connected minute, tiered by volume, with the rate locked for the campaign, and the first campaign review is free.
How does My AI Call Center handle compliance for reminder calls?
AI-generated voices are treated as artificial voices under the TCPA, so prior express consent is required. AI disclosure appears on every call, recipients can ask if the call is AI-assisted or request a human, and keyword opt-outs (STOP and REVOKE) are honored immediately. DNC requests are respected across all campaigns, and state-specific quiet hours and calling rules are honored. Every campaign runs only against approved, permissioned, or reviewed lists, and clients are responsible for obtaining appropriate legal guidance before launch.
Will these services damage client relationships?
The best reminder calls are polite, specific, and problem-solving in tone: confirm the invoice arrived, ask if anything is blocking payment, and agree on a date. That approach usually strengthens the relationship because the client feels informed rather than ambushed. With My AI Call Center, nothing launches until you approve the script, disclosure, opt-out handling, and escalation path, so you control exactly how your clients are contacted.
What happens after a reminder call is placed?
With My AI Call Center, you get a named outcome report with disposition codes (confirmed, opted out, no answer), per-call notes, and follow-up requests routed back into the CRM and scheduling tools you already run. Your team knows who committed to pay and who needs a human follow-up. Opt-out and DNC logs are delivered with every campaign.
Can I use these tools if my firm bills through QuickBooks or Xero?
Yes. Chaser and Paidnice both integrate with Xero and QuickBooks Online and run reminder sequences on top of your existing invoices. InvoicifyAI logs call outcomes back to invoice and CRM records. My AI Call Center routes outcomes into the CRM and scheduling tools you already use, so the calling layer works alongside whatever billing system owns the receivable.
How much should an advisory firm expect to spend?
It depends on the model. My AI Call Center starts at 9¢ per connected minute, tiered by volume, plus a quoted one-time setup fee and flat monthly management fee. InvoicifyAI's Pro plan is $149 USD/month with 400 shared AI voice minutes. Chaser's Compact plan starts at A$399/month. Paidnice's Essentials plan starts at A$99/month. AdvicePay pricing is quote-based, so contact the vendor for current plans.