Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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Choppy stock market leads to fewer wirehouse reps fleeing the coop
NEWS RIAS APR 30, 2019
Choppy stock market leads to fewer wirehouse reps fleeing the coop

First-quarter breakaway broker numbers drop by 36%.

Hot IPO market has some advisers seeing red
NEWS RIAS APR 29, 2019
Hot IPO market has some advisers seeing red

Clients can get caught up in the frenzy over the latest initial public offering and end up overpaying for shares.

Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2019
Focus on taxes, compensation turns into tech-industry niche

Seattle-based adviser builds direct line to Amazon, Microsoft employees.

A near-record quarter for RIA acquisitions
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2019
A near-record quarter for RIA acquisitions

Pursuit of scale combined with rising valuations is driving the sellers' market.

American Funds veteran sees bright future for defensive active management
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 24, 2019
American Funds veteran sees bright future for defensive active management

Joyce Gordon reflects on how she became a conservative portfolio manager.

Smart money is pouring into fixed income
NEWS RIAS APR 19, 2019
Smart money is pouring into fixed income

Tighter yield spreads, market risk and the threat of higher taxes are seen driving financial advisers toward bonds.

Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS APR 18, 2019
Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter

Pursuit of low-cost, passive strategies sends $62 billion into Vanguard Funds, more than its three biggest competitors combined

Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 17, 2019
Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter

Chairman and CEO James Gorman expresses excitement about expanding into workplace plans with purchase of Solium.

Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

RIA succession plan takes the long view
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
RIA succession plan takes the long view

The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.