What does it mean to be wealthy? According to a survey conducted by Empower, the definition of a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) varies considerably among U.S. adults. While the widely accepted benchmark classifies HNWI as someone with at least $1 million in liquid assets, the median response from surveyed adults pegged it at $400,000. Despite this lower threshold, 74% of respondents believe achieving high-net-worth status is unlikely for them. A slim margin, 3%, confirmed they have reached thi