The Value of Financial Advice, Part I: What Am I Paying For, Exactly?

“Why Does It Cost So Much to Work With a Financial Advisor?” It’s the question every prospective client has. The answer isn’t “because I can make you more money,” and frankly, if that were the answer, I wouldn’t be writing this article. But real financial advice isn’t about selling a product or chasing returns. It’s about helping you align your money with your life. In this first of a two-part series, I walk through what financial planning looks like from the very beginning, and why it may be more valuable than you think.