300: Are Financial Advisors Worth It? The Real Value (After Fees)

If you’ve ever searched, “Are financial advisors worth it?” you’ve probably seen the same advice:“You get market returns minus the fee.”So why pay for help?In this episode, I explain what often gets missed in that conversation — especially for high earners and people with more complex financial lives.Key Takeaways0:00 Introduction 1:19 Are financial advisors worth it?1:37 The common misconception about fees 2:17 The biggest costs are invisible2:48 Why advice matters more as wealth grows3:56 Where good advice creates real value4:58 The cost of one bad decision5:46 The emotional return of good advice5:57 Not all advice is the same6:44 Final thoughtsShow NotesTo get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned, visit: https://hendershottwealth.com/podcast/high-quality-financial-advisorFollow Hilary on:LinkedInInstagramYouTube Hendershott Wealth Management, LLC and Love, your Money do not make specific investment recommendations on Love, your Money or in any public media. Any specific mentions of funds or investments are strictly for illustrative purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice or acted upon by individual investors. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of Hilary Hendershott, CFP®, MBA.