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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TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say
NEWS RIAS FEB 08, 2019
TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say

Company won't enter businesses that involve "being all things to all people," such as financial advisory branch offices, Nally says.

Firms can't afford to ignore female clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 08, 2019
Firms can't afford to ignore female clients

Holding women-only events and discussing 'fire-drill scenarios' with disengaged wives are two approaches firms could employ to connect with female clients.

Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees
NEWS RIAS FEB 07, 2019
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees

Firms that increase their fees have virtually the same average retention rate as firms that don't, consultant says.

Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2019
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor

One essential requirement for being a successful financial adviser is embracing a seamless technology experience and service model, he says.

Vanguard shutters $1 billion mutual fund
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2019
Vanguard shutters $1 billion mutual fund

Convertible securities fund to be liquidated because it attracted the wrong kind of investors.

Focus Financial engineers two year-end acquisitions by its subsidiaries
NEWS RIAS DEC 31, 2018
Focus Financial engineers two year-end acquisitions by its subsidiaries

The stock market remains lukewarm on the publicly traded consolidator

NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 24, 2018
Finra makes it harder for brokers to expunge tainted records

Latest rule tells arbitrators that expungement should be a 'rare remedy.'

Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2018
Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients

Absence of Santa Claus rally triggers talk of bear markets and recession.

ETrade launches national adviser referral network
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2018
ETrade launches national adviser referral network

Giving advisers access to millions of retail investors expands the discount brokerage's move into the custodial space.

Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio
NEWS RIAS DEC 17, 2018
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

The combined Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund will create a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio