Vanguard published a report that shows financial advisors can add value worth about 3% per year in extra returns to an investor’s portfolio. Suppose it’s true, how should the investor and the advisor split this 3%? Should it be 50:50 — the investor keeps 1.5% and pays 1.5% fee to the advisor? Should it be 2:1 — the investor enjoys 2% extra return after paying 1% fee to the advisor? How else?
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Mark Zoril says
I am an advisor. I love Vanguard. But there is no way advisors provide 3% a year in value!!! BTW, there is almost no other profession I am aware that is more defensive about providing value than financial advisors!
doug says
Easily more than 3. Comprehensive.