The DIY Trap: What Home Renovations Can Teach You About Investing

DIY investing sounds simple… save on fees, stay in control, and build your own portfolio. But much like taking on a home renovation without experience, what starts as a cost-saving decision can quickly become expensive and stressful. In this episode, Wealth Advisors Stephen Ellis and Robert Wolfson, aka "The Gents", break down why DIY investing often falls short, how small mistakes can compound over time, and why having a professional advisor is less about beating the market and more about avoiding costly errors. Using real-world renovation analogies, we explore the hidden risks of going it alone.