An app can greatly help to track progress toward financial goals and investment performance. 'Using an investment app helps you have a better awareness of your financial situation. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of using an investment app?

Kaysian Gordon, MBA, CFP, CDFA, CPA, wealth manager at Clarus Group.

Charlotte Geletka, CFP, CRPC, managing partner at Silver Penny Financial Planning.

Brian Fry, CFP, founder at Safe Landing Financial.We interviewed the following three investing experts to inform our picks for the best investment apps: User experience is also important, so we also looked at each brokerage's accompanying mobile app and scoured reviews on the Apple Store and Google Play to find out what regular users think of the product. We compared nearly two dozen brokerages, placing heavy weight on their advisory and trading fees, investment philosophy, investment options, and types of accounts available. In some cases, that means access to free financial planning tools - or financial planners themselves - and clear and easy-to-understand investment options. Personal Finance Insider's rating methodology for investment platforms examines companies that offer platforms that keep fees to a minimum (generally below 0.50% of assets under management, or AUM, for balances under $100,000) and offer a high-quality experience. For that reason, the cost was a huge factor in determining our list. People may have varying risk capacities and financial goals they're working toward, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't prefer a cheaper way to invest.

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