When people read my articles, watch my videos, or hear me speak about real estate and business, one of the most common assumptions they make is that I’m giving financial advice. That’s understandable — in today’s online world, the line between advice and education is often blurred. But I want to make something very clear: I don’t give financial advice. I provide financial education through my own journey.
Dr Connor Robertson
My name is Dr Connor Robertson, and the distinction between advice and education is central to everything I do. I’ve built my career on sharing experiences, lessons, and insights, not on telling people what to do with their money. This distinction isn’t just a legal one — it’s also a philosophical one. It defines how I think, how I create content, and how I connect with the people who follow my work.
In this article, I want to unpack the difference between financial advice and financial education, explain how that difference shows up in my work, and share why it matters so much in a city like Denver where financial decisions and real estate intersect every single day.
Financial advice is specific. It’s directional. It’s someone telling you what to do with your money. In many cases, it’s also regulated. Financial advisors and brokers operate under strict rules because their guidance directly impacts people’s financial futures.
When I think of financial advice, I think of statements like:
That’s not what I do. I don’t provide prescriptions. I don’t tell anyone what they should do in their unique financial situation. Every person’s life, goals, and resources are different, and real advice can only be given by someone licensed to understand and tailor solutions to that specific person.
Education, on the other hand, is about sharing knowledge. It’s about telling stories, providing frameworks, and showing lessons learned so that others can make informed decisions for themselves.
When I write about Denver real estate, I’m not saying “buy here, sell there.” I’m saying, “Here’s what I’ve observed in this neighborhood. Here’s how financial conditions are shaping the market. Here’s what I experienced in a deal.”
When I discuss financing, I’m not saying, “You should take this loan.” I’m saying, “Here’s what happened when I used this type of financing, and here’s what I learned.”
That’s the core of financial education: providing tools, insights, and stories that help others think critically and make choices on their own.
There’s a reason I take this distinction so seriously. I’ve seen the harm caused by people online who blur the line between advice and education. Influencers who hype the next big thing, only to disappear when it fails. Gurus who sell certainty when there is none.
I want no part of that. As Dr Connor Robertson, I hold myself accountable to a different standard. I want my audience to know they’re not being sold hype or promised guarantees. They’re being educated through my experiences.
I also believe this distinction is critical for trust. People can trust me when they know I’m not trying to influence their financial decisions but rather share my own.