{"id":987,"date":"2026-09-01T07:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2026-09-01T07:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:01:07","slug":"you-dont-need-a-financial-advisor-until-you-do-heres-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=987","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need a Financial Advisor\u2026 Until You Do (Here\u2019s When)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vDFotJdMPOI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved: Watch \u201cThe Sequoia System Training\u201d here \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/youtu.be\/7lpp3XXiDyQ<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve done everything right. You saved consistently. You built a portfolio. You figured it out on your own. So why would you ever need a financial advisor now.<\/p>\n<p>That question makes sense. And for many people, the answer really is that you don\u2019t. At least not yet. But there is a point where the game changes. What got you here is not what carries you through retirement.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, James Conole walks through where that shift actually happens. It is not about picking better investments or trying to beat the market. It is about coordinating everything that starts to matter more once work income stops. How your portfolio generates income. How taxes evolve over time. How to avoid the kind of one time mistake that can quietly undo decades of good decisions.<\/p>\n<p>For some, that is manageable alone. For others, the complexity adds up. Not always in obvious ways. Sometimes the biggest cost is not a bad investment. It is money left unspent, opportunities missed, or decisions delayed because there is no clear plan to follow.<\/p>\n<p>There is also the human side. Markets fall. Headlines create fear. Even the most disciplined investors can feel different when they are no longer earning a paycheck and are relying on their portfolio to support everything.<\/p>\n<p>The real question is not whether advisors are good or bad. It is whether your plan, your time, and your peace of mind would be better with one. Because at a certain point, the value is not just in the numbers. It is in making sure everything you built actually supports the life you want to live.<\/p>\n<p>Learn the tips &amp; strategies to get the most out of life with your money.<\/p>\n<p>=======================<\/p>\n<p>Work with us \u2192 https:\/\/learn.rootfinancial.com\/3c0728<\/p>\n<p>Check out our Root Financial Youtube Channel \u2192 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCopKwWs9ea1dAOxqZOqBjpg<\/p>\n<p>Get access to the retirement software I use and more \u2192 https:\/\/retirement-planning-academy.mykajabi.com\/rpa<\/p>\n<p>_ _ <\/p>\n<p>\u23f1Timestamps:\u23f1<\/p>\n<p>0:00 &#8211; Why Should You Work With An Advisor?<br \/>\n1:58 &#8211; Misconception 1<br \/>\n3:38 &#8211; Misconception 2<br \/>\n6:18 &#8211; Your Tax Strategy<br \/>\n8:27 &#8211; The Hidden Costs Of NOT Having A Advisor<br \/>\n11:52 &#8211; Importance Of Surviving Spouse Insurance<br \/>\n12:47 &#8211; Your Behavioral Guardrails<br \/>\n16:03 &#8211; Final Thoughts &amp; Disclaimer<\/p>\n<p>_ _<br \/>\nAdvisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.<\/p>\n<p>The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.<\/p>\n<p>Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. 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