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Are Robo-Advisors Good in Volatile Markets? By staff columnist, Alexandra Deluise One of the biggest questions about robo-advisors is whether they will stand the test of time. As Sean Allocca from Financial Planning notes, the bull market has turned volatile leaving some to wonder about the ability of robo-advisors to handle the downturn. Yet many financial professions believe the potential threat to robo-advisors lies in the investors who use them instead of in the platforms themselves. The reason for this is investors may be prone to …

This top robo-advisors compilation is filled with ways to build wealth and learn about robo investing. Last year exploded with robo-advisor news. With Hedgeable’s close to retail customers and Betterment’s a la carte financial planning packages, there’s abundant change in this fintech arena. M1 Finance is now FREE and loads of robo-advisors began offering socially responsible portfolios. Wealthsimple blew in to the US market with a splash, offering financial advisors, halal portfolios and more. We are dizzy here at Robo-Advisor Pros trying to keep up …

I’ve had a love affair with Robo-advisors  for three years. I have accounts with roughly five and I’m poised to open several more in the upcoming months. I was elated, when I read that the Schwab robo-advisor subscription model launched. Robo-advisors or digital investment managers award innovation, better products, and lower fees for consumers. They’re a win for investors. Big secret – I’m so enamored with this investing platform that I started a this website, Robo-Advisor Pros.com devoted to discussing and analyzing these fintech darlings.  …

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios vs Betterment – How These Top Robo-Advisors Compare Which Robo-Advisor Is For You: Betterment or Schwab Intelligent Portfolios? There is no shortage of robo-advisor options available to the public now, which is great news for those looking to invest! The bad news is that sometimes the multiple options can be overwhelming. It’s easier, in theory, to visit a human financial planner and just have them tell you how to invest instead of choosing a robo-advisor all on your own… right? Not necessarily. …

Schwab Robo-Advisor Review – Everything You Need to Know Digital robo-advisors are popping up everywhere, from independent shops such as Wealthfront, Betterment, Personal Capital and WiseBanyan to those wedded to an existing firm such as Vanguard and Fidelity. The original robo-advisor originated as a low-fee, professionally managed investment portfolio made up of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and is morphing into a hybrid, robo – human advisor model. Many solely automated investment portfolios are adding access to human advisors and Schwab’s Intelligent Advisory joins Betterment as the newest …

Schwab Explains Robo-Advisors I received this robo-advisor pitch in my email and had to share it: “We know there’s a lot of talk and coverage about robo-advisors, but we’re guessing there are still a lot of unanswered questions as to how they work and how consumers can use them. Given this, I wanted to share a new infographic from Schwab which provides a digestible step-by-step introduction to robo-advisors. I thought this infographic could help clarify common questions for prospective and current investors. Knowing that you have previously …

Why 20 to 30 Year Olds Should Invest With a Robo-Advisor NOW! By staff columnist, Alexandra Deluise As much flack as they’re getting for their breakfast choices (avocado toast, anyone?), millennials are much better with money than they get credit for. In fact, millennials might need to be even more aware of where their money goes than previous generations. And that’s why investment companies are flooding the market with robo-advisors for millennials. We winnowed the growing list of digital investment apps to these 7 best robo-advisors …

Consumers rejoice! In a race to the bottom, investment management fees are shrinking. And if low fees aren’t enough, there are a handful of robo-advisors that offer free robo-advisor investment management. These free robo-advisors typically invest your money in stock, bond and other exchange traded funds in alignment with your risk comfort. The platforms will rebalance your account periodically to keep it in line with your initial preferences. In other words, if you want investments that aren’t too volatile, you’ll opt for a conservative portfolio …

6 Low Fee Robo-Advisors {and Free Ones} The robo-advisor market has exploded and it has become nearly impossible to rank the platforms in terms of best to worst – after all, almost all robo-advisors are designed to provide extensive value to a specific set of clients. That being said, once you narrow your search parameters, it becomes much easier to find the robo-advisor designed for your unique needs. If a low fee robo-advisor is your top priority, then start your search here. Here’s a handy …

Betterment Launches Free Management Fee Promo + Free Investment Review Choosing the right investment manager is tough. Betterment is making it easier. Betterment continues to entice and innovate. Betterment Free Investment Review Betterment’s free investment review can help you assess your current investment approach. Here’s how the Betterment investment review can help you: Betterment asks you a series of questions related to your finances. Next, you receive  an analysis of your investments that covers four topic areas: investment accounts, tax savings, fees risk exposure This …

Robo-Advisor News – September 2017 The robo-advisor news waves are exploding with questions about the future of this fintech darling. Not far behind is the cry of human financial advisors wondering if they will be doomed. Find out what the CFA blog, MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal are reporting about these questions. “What’s Next for Robo-Advisors?” by Lauren Foster – CFA Institute Blog “If you’re in the business of advising clients on how to invest, Randy Cass, CFA, has some advice for you: The future of …

Robo-Advisor News – August 2017 The robo-advisor industry is moving at lightning speed. These digital financial advisor, that manage your investment dollars using sophisticated computerized algorithms for low fees are upending the traditional wealth management market. Existing robo-advisors are continually updating their features. With Betterment and Wealthfront at the helm of change by adding human and digital financial advising, respectively. Following are some of the recent updates across the robo-advisory landscape: “Your Robo-Adviser May Have a Conflict of Interest” by Hugh Son on Bloomberg.com “But …