Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF®
For years the media and others have debated the ultimate value of an advisor to the individual investor. Some believe they either under or outperform; others believe the value is more about providing a disciplined investment process; and, there are still others who believe the value lies in the planning and tax optimization process.
Vanguard – long a champion of the individual investor and low-cost investing – conducted their own study and actually came up with more than a conclusion; they came up with a number. You may find it interesting.
You can access it here.
Enjoy!
Jim
Jim Lorenzen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and An Accredited Investment Fiduciary® serving private clients since 1991. Jim is Founding Principal of The Independent Financial Group, a registered investment advisor with clients located across the U.S.. He is also licensed for insurance as an independent agent under California license 0C00742. The Independent Financial Group does not provide legal or tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed as securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment to the individual reader. The general information provided should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax, and investment advice from an appropriate licensed professional.