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How Evidence-Based Advice Adds Up to 3% In Net Returns With Fran Kinniry (EP.218)


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Vanguard’s Advisor’s Alpha framework just turned 25—and few people know its impact better than Fran Kinniry, the study’s original architect. In this episode, we explore how Advisor’s Alpha reshaped the value of financial advice, why its lessons are more relevant than ever, and what it means for investors today.

Listen now and learn:

► The hidden costs that quietly erode portfolio returns

► Why after-tax wealth matters more than pre-tax gains

► How advisors act as “behavioral circuit breakers” in volatile markets

► The overlooked complexity of turning a portfolio into retirement income

 

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

 

(02:30) The Origins of Advisor’s Alpha 

(05:00) Three Transformative Shifts in Financial Advice

(15:00) Investment Selection and Market Cap Awareness 

(22:00) The Complexity of Retirement Income Planning

(26:00) Total Return vs. Income-Only Investing 

(29:00) Why Professional Financial Advice Still Matters

(33:00) Closing Thoughts 

 

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

 

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