Category Archives: robo-advisors

Controlling the Controllable: Factoring Investment Costs Into the Prudence/Suitability Equation

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. – Aldous Huxley In an earlier post, I discussed the benefits of controlling the controllable aspects of investing. Investors cannot control the performance of the markets. Investment fiduciaries are not … Continue reading

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The End of Human Investment Advisors Exaggeration

Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked. Warren Buffett This weekend I saw yet another story on the predicted end of the human investment advisors and the takeover of the robo-advisors. Whenever I see … Continue reading

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Robo-Advisers: Best Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Much has been written recently about robo-advisers, including the perceived threat to traditional investment advisers. Robo-advisers do provide an opportunity for investors to receive asset management services, investors whose assets would not meet the high minimum requirements often charged by many … Continue reading

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Robo-advisors: Much Ado About Nothing?

I just finished reading an article about a recent debate between noted financial advisor Ric Edelman and Adam Nash, CEO of robo-advisor Wealthfront. Interestingly, Edelman suggested that robo-advisors would put many financial advisors out of business. My position is simple. … Continue reading

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