Is financial advice worth it?

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Apr 29, 2024

Financial planner Tom Morgan, with 12 years of experience, discusses the flaws in the financial advice industry and the importance of transparency in fee structures. They explore the evolution of financial advice towards passive management and the value of client-centered financial well-being. The conversation delves into navigating wealth management firms and the importance of trust in financial planning relationships.

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Active Management's Costly Reality

Active management rarely adds consistent value but increases costs.
Tom Morgan left his firm after realizing his beliefs conflicted with the industry's business model.

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Financial Planning Over Products

Financial planning focuses on clients' life goals and retirement readiness, not products.
The main question is whether clients have enough to live the life they want.

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Industry Consolidation Dilutes Service

The financial advice industry has consolidated into large firms from small local operations.
This has created complex, Frankenstein-like entities that dilute personalized service.

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