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SEVEN REASONS YOU NEED MORE THAN A ROBO-ADVISOR
You may have read about the rise of so-called “robo-advisors,” online investing platforms that use computer-generated algorithms to create strategies and manage your money.
These platforms provide simple portfolio management with very little human interaction at rock-bottom prices. With the increasing popularity of these platforms, you might be asking yourself: Do I even need a financial representative?
We think you do. Here are 7 reasons why:
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