Yes, because monetary success is the ultimate measure of being able to do a job, e.g. Donald Trump (or the guy who built the first computer mouse - obviously an utter tosser for not cashing in maximally on his finding because it's completely useless, otherwise ppl would use it, right?)
Also, there is a total dichotomy between D&D's-"interpretation" of ASOIF and a 100% faithful adaption.