Why Do Financial Advisors Still Exist?

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Examines why financial advisors persist despite index-fund availability using economics reasoning. Teaches information asymmetry and market-structure concepts.

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A 10-minute video from Ben Felix: “Why Do Financial Advisors Still Exist?”.

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