A robo-advisor is an automated investment platform that builds and manages portfolios based on an investor’s goals and risk ...

Robo advisors use algorithms to create and manage an investment portfolio. Robo advisor fees are usually charged based on the size of your account or a flat monthly fee. Compare features you need, ...

Robo-advisors have gained popularity in recent years, but they come with some pros and cons. While a robo-advisor manages your investments algorithmically, a financial advisor is a human who provides ...

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New Escalent study shows 42% of affluent investors use traditional advisors while robo advisor usage jumps to 20% across age ...

Ivanna Hampton: Robo-advisors are offering another path to invest. If you don’t want to hire a traditional financial advisor, they’re pitching their services as easier and cheaper. But are ...

Robo-advisors haven’t replaced traditional advisors as many expected when they emerged in the early 2010s. Instead, they have widened the availability of advice and influenced how all firms serve ...

With Robinhood Strategies, you get a low-cost robo-advisor with some hands-on management. It offers access to individual stocks, but no IRA match or financial planning tools. Many or all of the ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. As technology continues to advance, many are wondering ...

These top robo advisors charge low fees but still offer high-quality features, including automated portfolio rebalancing, exposure to a range of asset classes and financial planning tools. Some also ...

For hands-off investors yes, but have limited investment choices and personalization Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader.