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Schwab Scraps its Premium Robo Advisor Platform

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Low profit margins and scalability likely contributed to Schwab’s decision to close its premium robo tier.

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Why US Bank, UBS, JPMorgan All Shut Down Their Robo Advisors

Thin margins are one reason, but the shutdowns don’t necessarily spell the end of automated advice.

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Why Big Brokerages Like UBS, Goldman and JPMorgan Are Ditching Their Robo-Advisors

A fundamental challenge for robo-advisors, at big brokerages and independent shops alike, has been the razor-thin margins.

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Betterment to Buy Sallie Krawcheck’s Ellevest Robo Accounts

Ellevest plans to focus on its private wealth management and financial planning business lines going forward.

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