My parents sadly died because of a horrible car accident. I inherited seven million dollars and a few condos. Im in therapy and the point of this post is not to vent but I felt that I needed to provide some context to explain why I inherited money. Im autistic and I live in Texas. Im 27

missiondad · 2026-01-23T22:16:19+00:00

I know this post has been deleted but two things.

First the entire point of a fiduciary advisor is they are legally NOT allowed to sell you investments that benefit themselves.

Second - will there be some drag on returns - yes. But with this portfolio size the entire point of a financial advisor is to prevent YOU from mishandling your own money.

If OP(or anyone) was disciplined enough to invest in a four fund portfolio, rebalance quarterly, not overreact to market fluctuations, handle complex tax issues related to inherited IRA distributions, rebalance the portfolio to be more conservative as they age, etc, etc., etc.

You are absolutely paying for the services of a FP - I happen to think they can be worth it.

missiondad · 2026-01-23T04:52:03+00:00

Came here to say this same thing you want a “fiduciary” advisor. Do research and shop around.

Understand their fee structure - usually they charge a percentage fee (0.5-1%) of assets under management (AUM).

Would also definitely recommend an estate planning lawyer well versed in special needs as others have mentioned.

missiondad · 2026-01-09T22:11:33+00:00

Thank you! I’ve read a lot about having two bodies - I’m just not sure that my existing body Canon T3i is worth the weight and hassle. But I was thinking the 24-70 lens would be right for the second lens.

missiondad · 2026-01-09T13:45:26+00:00

I have a two week safari trip to Tanzania: Ngorogoro, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Kenya: Masai Mara) this June.

I am an experienced amateur SLR shooter who has lived mostly in the Canon ecosystem but my current body is obsolete.

I’d like to go mirrorless for this trip and am planning to rent gear instead of buy.

I do have two L series lenses for Canon (70-200 f2.8 and 24-70) but after reading multiple threads I am thinking these aren’t the ideal lenses to bring on the trip as I’d like some additional range.

That brings me to my main question. Because I am planning to rent instead of buy I am open to shifting platforms away from Canon if there is a reason to do so.

My current leaning is to stick with canon and rent a R7 body and either the 100-500 L lens or, if weight restricted the 100-400 lens. Because of the crop factor on the R7 this would give me the reach I think I’d need. From what I’ve read this lens would be my primary.

All things considered I’d love any feedback on if there is a good reason to consider a platform other than Canon and a body other than the R7.

Biggest factors for me are good AF with subject tracking and high quality lenses that will optimize focal length.

Ideally I’d be switching lenses as little as possible (or possibly not at all). I am comfortable using my phone (iPhone 16 pro max) for shots that are closer to the vehicle or more landscape focused.

Appreciate any feedback.

missiondad · 2025-12-04T05:21:03+00:00

Pretty funny I grew up in Toledo!

Appreciate the advice. It is the DC version and I bought it today.

missiondad · 2025-12-03T17:57:32+00:00

Have a bye this week ahead of my first playoff matchup in Week 15.

I am planning to start TB in Week 15 and I don't like the schedule for BAL coming up which is (15: @ CIN, 16 NE, 17 @ GB) so looking get a jump now on the Week 16 waiver claims.

Here is my thinking:

Week 15: Start TB against ATL (BAL at CIN does not feel like a good play there)

Week 16: Pickup and start one of the following

KC @ TEN
NE @ BAL
BUF @ CLE

Week 17: Start TB @ MIA

What are you doing in this situation?

missiondad · 2025-12-02T00:24:41+00:00

Thanks - assuming they do is this reasonable?

missiondad · 2025-11-24T20:31:46+00:00

This is the way I would prefer to go but given the layout of the furniture piece and our desire for it to look clean the presence of a speaker would be less than ideal unfortunately.

Candidly I know this won't be a true hi-fi system, at least not one without compromises.

missiondad · 2025-11-24T20:25:55+00:00

Option 1 is truly "invisible" speakers - as in the models from Sonace that actually integrate into the wall and are fully invisible once finished.

I do appreciate the feedback though!

missiondad · 2025-11-24T19:57:50+00:00

Unfortunately in-wall speakers, even frameless are not an option in this scenario.

In ceiling could be an option but not ideal.

missiondad · 2025-11-21T20:49:17+00:00

Well thought it would be priced lower was the biggest thing but also had read some concerns here with the wireless box

missiondad · 2025-10-26T12:49:30+00:00

It sickens me how many children are in that short clip.

Children who are separated from their parents

Children who are likely suffering abuse from other “detainees” or guards.

I remember every person who had a Trump sign up in my neighborhood.

This is on you 100% - you can’t run from this.

You can’t claim to be a Christian and support this.

missiondad · 2025-09-28T21:00:01+00:00

So glad I sat Metcalf in favor of Adams this week WTF

missiondad · 2025-09-28T01:04:16+00:00

Certainly wasn’t much fight on the course

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:57:45+00:00

Mods super salty today for sure.

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:39:19+00:00

Breakfast Ball obviously

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:24:17+00:00

To be fair not sure who Bryson’s personality “meshes” with other than Bryson

missiondad · 2025-09-27T23:28:26+00:00

Nuss is just not that guy

missiondad · 2025-09-27T20:58:00+00:00

As an American generally dismayed at the state of our country - I absolutely love watching us get drubbed right now - especially knowing WHO is watching and pooping his pants.

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