There’s a common message in the financial industry that everyone needs an advisor. I don’t believe that.
If you take pleasure in managing your own finances, have the time to remain involved, and possess the discipline to make confident decisions, you will likely be just as successful as someone who hires an advisor. There are plenty of capable, self-directed investors.
In fact, an advised portfolio will almost always be pricier than a self-managed one. And when all things are equal, it’s unlikely to outperform. But all things aren’t always equal.