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A YouTube video by Craig Wear, CFP®, presenting the three retirement-portfolio risks many investors overlook: (1) emotional decision-making that causes investors to buy high and sell low and materially reduce long-term returns; (2) hidden costs and fees (investment expense ratios and advisor fees) that erode wealth over decades; and (3) manager underperformance where few active managers consistently beat the S&P 500. Craig draws on 32 years of advisory experience, cites specific statistics (e.g., DOBA’s 2023 finding that the average investor underperformed the S&P 500 by 5.5%), gives numeric examples of how fees compound over 30 years on a $1M portfolio, and recommends sticking to a written plan, using low-cost ETFs/robo-advisors, and seeking an independent evaluation (Q Advisors/QVI.com). The video ends with CTAs to an on‑demand webinar and a free strategy conversation.

Questions this video answers

32 years.

5.5% (DOBA, 2023).

0.03% to 1.5%.

0.5% to 1%.

Approximately $1.79 million lost at 1% (the speaker said 1.79 million) and $3.2 million lost at 2% (diagram example).

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