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The Power of a Plan
We’ve all heard that failing to plan is planning to fail, but is there really any data to back that up? According to a Vanguard whitepaper “Putting a value on your value: Quantifying Advisor's Alpha”, a financial advisor’s guidance can be measured as a 3%+ increase in net returns for clients when implemented correctly. Over the course of 30 years, this could be a $1,300,000+ increase in net worth when comparing a 5% rate of return to an 8% rate of return for a starting $50,000 portfolio.
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How it Works


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What Value do Financial Advisors Provide?
Behavioral Coaching
Personalized guidance and strategies to empower you to make positive and sustainable changes to your habits.
Asset Location
Diversification of investments in taxable and tax-advantaged accounts to minimize overall tax liability and maximize after-tax returns.
Asset Allocation
Strategic distribution of investments across various asset classes to optimize returns while managing risk.
Reducing Fees
Efficient fee management employs strategies to minimize costs associated with investments, enhancing overall returns for investors.
Rebalancing
Periodically adjusting your investment portfolio to maintain the desired asset allocation, ensuring it stays aligned with your financial goals.
Spending Strategies
Tailored approaches to budgeting and expense management, enabling you to achieve your goals.
reach your financial goals.
- Starting portfolio value of $50,000 with an income of $100,000. Assuming a 20% annual savings rate with a 3% increase in income annually for 25 years, then 1% increase annually for the last 5 years. Without Advisor illustrates a 5% rate of return while with an advisor illustrates an 8% rate of return. This visual is for illustrative purposes only and is not a guarantee. The hypothetical 3% net value add for professional financial advice is based on the Vanguard whitepaper "Putting a value on your value: Quantifying Advisor's Alpha". Please read the methodologies used in the paper. The value of professional advisement varies by client and portfolio. Please perform your own due diligence before choosing an investment advisor. https://advisors.vanguard.com/iwe/pdf/IARCQAA.pdf