Millennials still want 'traditional' advice despite rise of robo

Experts hint at lower interest in robo-advice than expected

Carmen Reichman
clock • 3 min read

Robo-advice may be less popular among technology-savvy millennials than is commonly assumed, according to a group of industry experts.

A panel debate at the Morningstar Conference suggested young people still wanted a human element to financial advice, despite the perception they favour fully automated processes. Speaking on 10 May TISA's Charles McCready, Redstart co-founder Freddie Ewer and Schroders ‎head of UK financial institutions and strategic accounts James Rainbow agreed there was a place for robo-advice but said financial advice was a long way off from becoming "extinct". McCready, TISA's Savings & Investment Policy Council deputy chairman, suggested there was "quite a strong appetite" from young people for...

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