Could not agree more here
People without a great advisor think it’s all about what do you net me above the fee
People with a great advisor understand the value is partially that, but so much more with a lot of intangibles
It’s why people don’t leave great advisors
Here’s what people miss about the high-touch advisory world
Ignore all the value from nonstop consulting, tax alpha on the investment side, time savings, spousal relationship improvement, tax planning, financial planning, etc
Signing up is essentially buying unfettered access to 1 or more professionals' time and energy taking up a slot on a client roster that is finite, with demand to get on it
You're buying their 3rd party network, the collective consciousness and experiences of their client base, their past experiences, past mentors, professional study groups, the ability to get on a call at a moment's notice, etc
And that ~should be~ wildly expensive