To feel more confident in these, and other, financial choices, it's often recommended that you seek the advice of a financial advisor. A recent study by Fidelity Investments discovered that working with a financial advisor can add up to 4% higher investment returns. And a study by Vanguard estimated that the quantitative value of a financial advisor is about 3% on a net basis (4% minus 1% fee)
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