doubt clarification on comparisons

[kiranlegend]

In fact, most of creative professionals are less skilled in business than is the average white-collar professional
the above sentence is correct

but, how about the following sentence?:

In fact, most of creative professionals are less skilled in business than the average white-collar professional is

opinions pls

[iwill]

for me it looks fine.
I have seen sentences similar to 1. If possible please explain.

Thanks,
Iwill