Announcing the People's Preferred Picks in the Year 2025 Readers' Awards
Announcing the Winners of our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
At our esteemed financial and investment website, we continually evaluate financial products and services, considering factors such as fees, interest rates, rewards, online tools, and more to offer our readers informed recommendations. Recognizing the valuable insights provided by our readers' firsthand experiences, we hosted the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The survey was conducted from March 31 to April 30.
We invite our discerning readers to rate businesses they use based on categories like costs, range of investments, ease of use, and customer service, thereby sharing their experiences.
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Categories of the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
Participants were asked to rate various aspects of the businesses they utilize, such as costs, investment options, ease of use, and customer support. Additionally, they were encouraged to share their personal experiences.
Brokers
Share your experiences with brokers, including stockbrokers, fund platforms, and wealth managers, whether used for shares, investment trusts, ETFs, funds, or international dealing. We want to know your preferences and reasons for choosing a specific broker.
Personal Pensions
We seek your opinions on personal pension providers. Whether your pension is a simple plan with a limited range of funds or a complex, comprehensive portfolio offering various investment options, help us understand your experiences with them.
Junior Investment ISAs
Junior Investment ISAs have been popular for over a decade, providing a tax-efficient means of saving and growing money for children. We're eager to hear about your experiences with Junior ISA providers.
Robo-Advisers
Robo-advisers offer an automated solution for managing investments, helping both novice and experienced investors. Help us determine which robo-advisers are providing exceptional service by sharing your experiences.
Investment Data Providers
Quality data enables informed decision-making. We're interested in learning more about the investment data providers and software you rely on most.
Investing and Saving Apps
Money apps streamline saving and investing by offering budgeting tools, guiding users towards suitable investment products. We want to know which apps stand out from the crowd based on your experiences.
After much anticipation, below are the winners of the categories announced so far:
Brokers- Fidelity Investments, praised for excellent customer service, accessibility, low fees, a broad range of services, and educational resources, appealing to beginners and DIY investors.- Edward Jones, recognized for robust customer service and personalized local advice.
Internet Banks- Charles Schwab Bank, commended for no monthly fees on Investor Checking linked to brokerage, no foreign transaction fees, and unlimited ATM fee reimbursements worldwide.- Ally, appreciated for competitive interest rates, exceptional customer service, and no monthly fees, with access to a large network of fee-free ATMs.
Winners in the remaining categories, such as personal pensions, Junior ISAs, robo-advisers, investment data providers, and investing and saving apps, will be announced soon. We encourage our readers to stay tuned for further updates.
- In the Brokers category, Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones were recognized for their excellent customer service, accessibility, low fees, and broad range of services, with Fidelity Investments also praised for its educational resources.
- Charles Schwab Bank was commended in the Internet Banks category for its no monthly fees on Investor Checking linked to brokerage, no foreign transaction fees, and unlimited ATM fee reimbursements worldwide.
- Ally was appreciated in the same category for its competitive interest rates, exceptional customer service, and no monthly fees, providing access to a large network of fee-free ATMs.
- We eagerly await the announcements of the winners in the categories of personal pensions, Junior ISAs, robo-advisers, investment data providers, and investing and saving apps, based on readers' experiences and ratings.
