I have used three different methods for transferring from brew pot to fermenter:
1) Pour through a funnel with a filter. PITA because the filter clogs. Even without the filter, the funnel can clog.
2) Whirlpool and siphon leaving behind the majority of the trub (mostly hops) along with a small amount of wort. Works OK.
3) Just dump the wort into the fermenter leaving behind some of the trub and a little of the wort.
4) Just dump the whole thing into the fermenter.
Wait... That's four methods. Well 3 and 4 are at least similar. :cross:
I have to say, the end result for these methods was no different. I got good beer out of all of them. My preference now is to just pour leaving behind some of the trub if there is a lot of it (method 3 or 4). I do use a secondary to allow additional "settling" and clearing of the beer prior to bottling.
My advice is, don't worry, make your beer, drink it and enjoy it.