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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Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2018
Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end

No replacement has yet been named for the 32-year Fidelity veteran.

FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2018
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice

Annual meeting includes new harassment policy aimed at avoiding uncomfortable situations.

New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2018
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers

'Behavioralists' outpace their colleagues in such areas as net client growth rates and referrals.

Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers
NEWS RIAS OCT 01, 2018
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers

Five deals in five months lift the fledgling hybrid RIA to $5.5 billion.

Helpful hints on working with nonprofits
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2018
Helpful hints on working with nonprofits

Gaining a nonprofit client can be a 'slow burn,' especially if it's an all-volunteer organization.

XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth

Membership is growing by leaps and bounds.

Tips on special-needs planning
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Tips on special-needs planning

Key points include balancing the family's needs with those of the disabled person, planning for two generations and maximizing government benefits

Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2018
Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial

Combined financial planning operation gives the firm an expanded footprint in the San Francisco area.

Advisers struggle with the highs and lows of marijuana investing
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 20, 2018
Advisers struggle with the highs and lows of marijuana investing

Now that it has become the investment trend du jour, advisers are cautioning clients not to expect to get rich quick on a product that is still illegal at the federal level.

LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial
NEWS RIAS SEP 17, 2018
LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial

Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move