The term 'robo-advisor' is used to describe a wide range of digital advice and technology solutions.

But while robos have been touted as the wave of the future, there's no denying that retirement investors still see value in the expert advice of human advisors.

There may be potential benefits for DC plans to adopt digital technology — the key for consultants and sponsors is to determine the right balance between robo-efficiency and human expertise.

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