How Honest Financial Advisors Should Disclose Their Fees

The College Investor Audio Show · Oct 18, 2025 · 22m

Two weeks ago, I was chatting with a reader who was researching low cost index funds. I was so excited because he wanted to learn about expense ratios, commissions, fees, and more. Although I talk about finance all the time, it's still rare to have someone interested for long periods of time.

After chatting for a bit, I got around to asking him what made him so interested in the topic. He seemed like he was doing well enough. He definitely had some investable funds, was on his way to retirement, and everything seemed good.

He told me - "I feel like my advisor isn't steering me in the right…