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 ...

This makes robo-advisors attractive for investors with smaller portfolios — where paying a percentage-based advisory fee might not make sense. By contrast, many human advisors have higher minimum ...

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 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 ...

Vanguard Digital Advisor offers convenient automated investing tools for beginner and hands-off investors, but its lack of human guidance and portfolio customization might be too limiting for more ...

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 ...

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 ...

Robo advisors automatically allocate your funds for hands-off investing, while human advisors take a more guided approach to your investments and provide additional financial planning services Written ...

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.