MONEYWEB LIVESTREAM The role of technology in financial planning Automated advice models and offerings are no longer a threat to financial planners but rather an enabler to their businesses. Â 28 May 2021 06:59 Image: Shutterstock A few years ago, a great deal of uncertainty and debate prevailed with the apparent rise and threat of the ârobo-advisorâ in the financial services sector. At the time, advisors were uncertain as to the role and future that human advisors would fulfil as reports about robo-advisors gained traction. A couple of years on, and this perceived threat has now evolved into a massive opportunity to serve our profession and clients better.