Hire a financial planner or do it myself‪?‬ Understanding the Power of Money

We all know that beating the market consistently doesn't happen, but is hiring a financial planner worth it if they can't beat the market? What other value can an advisor provide? Most financial planners will always tell you, "of course you should hire us," but in this episode I look at what exactly the value add is, and quantify it into actual dollars and cents. We also look at the true value of an financial advisor and if you should hire one or not.

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