Robo-Advisors
Get the latest news and insights on robo-advisors, and how these developments impact financial advisors, investors, the wealth management industry and more.
Are you competing with a computer?
By Peggy BresnickWhile robo-advisors seem here to stay, can they replace human advisors?
October 21, 2015
5 Reasons Most Robo-Advisors Are Not, in Fact, AdvisorsEvery advisor should read Melanie Feins report highlighting robos shortcomings, Bob Clark writes, suggesting "digital brokerage platforms" would be a better name.
October 13, 2015
Are robo-advisors risky?Robo-advisors, a new study says, should be approached with caution by retail and retirement investors looking for personal investment advice. Here's what you need to know.
August 12, 2015
Robo-Advisors Will Need Humans — Yes, Humans — to Grow Business: CerulliNew research from Cerulli shows that consumers are not using technology to replace professionals outright.
July 09, 2015
What Wealthfront’s Attack on Betterment Is Really AboutThe real competition for Wealthfront is with the other 99.9% of industry assets that arent managed by ANY robo-advisor," says Michael Kitces.
July 09, 2015
Survey: Most financial professionals don’t use robo-advisorsA LIMRA survey of financial professionals reveals nearly half view robo-advisors as having no real impact on the industry.
June 25, 2015
The robots are coming: To put you in an index fundRobo-advisors are computer programs that ask clients questions online and set up portfolios. And, unlike many in the investment industry, they are fiduciaries.
June 25, 2015
The robots are coming: To put you in an index fundRobo-advisors are computer programs that ask clients questions online and set up portfolios. And, unlike many in the investment industry, they are fiduciaries.