Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Latifat breaks down one of the most common money questions high-earning women physicians ask: “Should I pay for a financial advisor?”

Here’s the honest truth — most people are paying thousands of dollars every year for work they could easily automate themselves. Data shows that a simple, low-cost index fund strategy (think Boglehead-style investing) often performs just as well as many actively managed portfolios — minus the hefty fees.

But this isn’t about villainizing financial advisors. It’s about empowering you to understand what you’re paying for and making sure you’re actually getting value in return.

If your financial advisor is helping you strategize, optimize, and grow beyond what you could do on your own — that’s worth exploring.
If not? It may be time to reclaim that money and redirect it toward your own wealth-building goals.

🩺 You’ll Learn:

Why “boring” automated investing often outperforms high-fee strategies
The real difference between investing with confidence and outsourcing without clarity
When a financial advisor is actually worth it — and when they’re not
How Dr. Latifat went from –$200K to 7 figures using simple, automated money systems

🧠 Quote to Remember

“If your advisor isn’t adding clear, measurable value — you’re paying for the same work twice.”

🔗 Resources Mentioned

Done With Broke by Dr. Latifat Akintade- https://a.co/d/gY0WLmG
– the guide that walks you from chaos to confident wealth.
Automate your investments with trusted platforms like Fidelity or Vanguard. Check out our program which teaches women physicians to automate their six figures income to 7 figure networth. moneyfitmd.com/6to7

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Free Resources for Women Physicians
🧳 Sabbatical Guide (Free Download)
🧠 Financial Starter Guide
💸 Money School for Women Physicians
🧬 Financial Personality Quiz

Books & Programs
🔑 The Power to Choose by Dr. Latifat
📘 Done with Broke (Amazon)