Are Financial Advisors Worth It? (DIY vs. Hiring a Pro)

Retirement Isn't Rocket Science · Aug 6, 2026 · 29m · transcript

When pivoting from accumulating wealth to distributing income, tiny missteps in tax strategy or emotional market reactions can quietly drain hundreds of thousands of dollars from your nest egg. In this episode, Dr. Chris Mullis, PhD, CFP® breaks down academic research quantifying how a holistic financial planning partnership adds 4.9% in net annual value to your retirement wealth. Plus, we debunk the myth surrounding high trust tax rates and reveal a historic astronomical breakthrough where Betelgeuse’s hidden companion star was finally caught on camera.

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