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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Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2018
Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks

Texas-based Bell Wealth Management specializes in serving the medical community

Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2018
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer

The award values Capital Guardian at $6.4 million

Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year

Theories for what's driving the growth spurt abound, but it surpassed all other regions of the country.

For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate

CEO Rob Francis wants to build a national network and brand.

For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold

The firm, which has clients in 47 states, has grown to $21.3 billion

This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum

Half of the $7.3 billion under management at WE Family Offices is from non-U.S. clients

Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.

LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2018
LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments

The advisers will expand the New Jersey footprint of LPL-affiliate Gladstone Advisors