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SoFi Automated IRA vs TD Essentials IRA

Updated on May 30, 2024

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SoFi offers hands-off approach with an automated IRA. Enjoy a low, $1 account minimum and no annual management fee with access to Certified Financial Planners in a user-friendly robo-advisor platform.

TD Ameritrade offers an automated IRA with no management fee and a wide range of portfolio options.

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Provider
SoFi
Automated IRA
TD Ameritrade
Automated IRA
Fees
SoFi
0%
TD Ameritrade
0%
What they invest in
SoFi
ETFs, both proprietary and non-proprietary
TD Ameritrade
All digital advisors create a diversified portfolio of ETFs (Exchange-traded funds) based on your risk tolerance and preferences
Limitations
SoFi
No customizable portfolios; some ETFs have higher expense ratios.
TD Ameritrade
Schwab's automated IRA has a $5,000 account minimum which is a little higher than other providers, but comes with 24/7 human support.
Human advisor available?
SoFi
Yes - SoFi has certified financial professionals on staff that you'll get access to.
TD Ameritrade
Yes, the Schwab's Premium Intelligent Portfolios offering; requires $25,000 minimum balance and costs $30 a month in addition to a $300 one time planning fee.
Account minimums
SoFi
$1
TD Ameritrade
5000
Ease of use
SoFi
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TD Ameritrade
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