Millions of Americans are trading professional financial advisors for social media

Commentary January 15, 2026 at 09:48 AM
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What You Need To Know

  • A new research report examines nearly 30,000 social media posts about retirement savings and investing.
  • The authors find "traditional news outlets" contributed just 23% of retirement-related content.
  • Investors can be intimidated by the prospect of seeking professional advice, and the industry needs to do better at meeting them where they are, a marketing expert says.