In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

The article discusses the importance of evaluating your financial advisor's performance, especially if your investments are underperforming against benchmarks like the S&P 500. An example is provided of a Reddit user who saw slower growth in their portfolio despite ongoing contributions. While a performance of 7.63% is commendable, it raises questions about the efficacy of an advisor when compared to the S&P 500's returns. The piece suggests that if one is simply seeking index-matching returns, managing investments independently may be more appropriate than hiring a financial advisor.

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If you find your financial advisor is underperforming compared to benchmarks like the S&P 500, it may be time to reassess your relationship with them.

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