Financially Simple

In episode 203 of Financially Simple, Justin examines the perceived added value of having an Investment Advisor when investing. When you decide to invest, you might hire the services of an Investment Advisor or you might decide to go it alone using information that is readily available. Justin looks at two reports that investigate the topic of hiring an Investment Advisor, and the real and perceived value that having a professional on your side has. Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening! _________________   TIME INDEX: 01:03 - Should I DIY My Own Investing or Hire a Professional? 04:06 - What The Research Says: Vanguard Study 2016 07:52 - The Value of an Investment Advisor 10:54 - Vanguard 2019 Study 12:40 - Perceived Value: Morningstar Study 14:01 - Investors Perceived Value of Advisors 16:02 - Advisors Perceived Value of Their Services 18:34 - What Does All This Mean? 20:49 - Wrap Up _________________   RESOURCES: Vanguard Alpha Study Financial