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Sam Waltman, CFA®, CFP®, CEPA®

Where Do DIY Investors Stumble Without Professional Help? A Wealth Adviser Weighs In

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Investors today have more tools, data and access to financial markets than any generation before them. Yet for many, a persistent gap remains between performing well in the market and managing their wealth effectively.

This knowledge gap is precisely where the insight offered by a CFA® or CFP® comes in. These insights, which stretch far beyond picking stocks, are about building a comprehensive financial plan that connects one's investment decisions to taxes, withdrawal strategies, life goals and behavior.

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