How traditional advice is holding up against the growing influence of finfluencers
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GLOBE ADVISOR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
How traditional advice is holding up against the growing influence of finfluencers
MARK BURGESS
PUBLISHED MAY 8, 2026
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Many younger investors are combining professional advice with digital tools and information from social media.
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