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 ...

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We consider hundreds of data points to determine which robo advisors are likely to help you build wealth without eroding real returns with fees. Learn more about how Buy Side rates robo advisors. We ...

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 ...

You’re up in the middle of the night with a burning question about your financial future. Maybe you’ve got to make a decision about the best kind of savings account for you. Perhaps you’re eager to ...

Robo-advisors are going beyond the typical welcome bonus for new account holders — you can now earn a match on your IRA contributions up to 3%. On a one-time contribution of $5,000, for example, a 3% ...

Assuming you’re saving for retirement, or growing a nest-egg, or trying to build wealth with limited time. Would you prefer an app that automatically invests your money 24/7 based on algorithms, or a ...

The devastating announcement came on September 2, 2022: Swiss banking giant UBS was scrapping its eight-month-old agreement to acquire Palo Alto robo-advisor Wealthfront for a rich $1.4 billion. UBS’ ...

As automated investing platforms gained traction in recent years, the services known as robo-advisors often came with a performance hit due to their traditional approach to diversification, ...

Once heralded as the future of the investment management business, robo-advisors have hit a snag. Some start-ups have failed while others have been acquired. None has achieved the ultimate prize of ...

The robo-advisor business continues to consolidate. Betterment’s announcement on Feb. 26, 2025, that it will acquire Ellevest’s automated investment business in April is another in a long line of ...