The pros and cons for each approach.

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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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 ...

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Self-directed investing means you manage your investments, whereas robo-advisors automate the process for you Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a ...

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While robo-advisors still make up a small percentage of the asset management industry, they’ve managed to disrupt the industry with automated, low-cost solutions that appeal to digitally savvy ...