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Traditionally, Wall Street firms have rolled out the red carpet for wealthy investors and shown a whole lot less interest in young ones who are just starting out. Small accounts have often been saddled with high fees or barred altogether by high minimums.

But the barriers to younger, poorer investors have been falling. Established firms and startups alike are coming up with cheaper ways to offer advice and investments to people who used to be turned away.