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Free financial planning apps enter the equation

A digital platform on a laptop

The tools provided by big players like Fidelity and Schwab are a plus for investors just starting out, but what do they mean for smaller advisory firms?

The industry shift toward more comprehensive financial planning has encouraged big financial services firms to introduce free apps to cash in on the increased investor demand for better and more holistic financial advice. While the apps provide a no-cost avenue for retail investors to access plans,

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