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In our five-year anniversary edition, our study again shows that the value an advisor delivers to clients materially exceeds the fee they typically charge. But by how much?

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The Value of an Advisor formula
Cumulative value of the various services offered by a typical advisor

A
Annual rebalancing
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B
Behavioral mistakes
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C
Cost of investment only
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P
Planning
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T
Tax smart
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VALUE

Featured insights from our experts

A
Annual rebalancing
A is for Annual Rebalancing: Do your investors know why this matters?
Most investors understimate the value of a disciplined rebalancing policy. Four ways to communicate this value to your clients.
B
Behavioral mistakes
B is for behavioral mistakes: Preventing them may be your greatest value
Tips for tackling five common investment biases.
C
Cost of investment only
C is for cost: What is the cost and value of basic investment management from advisors?
Robos have built their business learning from human advisors. Here's what we can learn from them. 
P
Planning
The value of planning: A 4-point checklist
All engagements with end investors need and must start with a financial plan. This is one of the top drivers in delivering value to an end investor.
T
Tax smart
Tax Talk: Explore our featured posts
Taxes have the ability to seriously erode returns. We want to help grow investors’ after-tax wealth.
 

 

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