Bestinvest goes hybrid with 'affordable advice' add-on

Advice from £295 to £495

Jenna Brown
clock • 2 min read

Bestinvest is to relaunch as a service combining DIY investing, free financial coaching, digital tools and access to a range of low-cost portfolios as well as offering “affordable advice” at a fixed rate.

It said the platform will shift to a hybrid digital service that combines low cost investing with access to "qualified professionals through free investment coaching" and, if desired, choose affordable fixed-price advice packages.  The platform said the combination of tools would help people "plan for their future, keep on track for personal goals, and become better investors". It added it had also launched a range of low-cost, ready-made "Smart" portfolios, while also improving its resources for investors who like to select and manage their own investments. The revamped platform i...

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