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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Live Oak Bank starts its own RIA
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2018
Live Oak Bank starts its own RIA

North Carolina bank, which makes loans to RIAs, launches Live Oak Private Wealth with $400 million under management

With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2018
With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice

'Banana peel month' has seen some big market slips

Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof
NEWS RIAS AUG 30, 2018
Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof

Internal memo shows first stages of a $4 billion cost-cutting plan, but critics argue that blending the two divisions will be difficult.

Focus Financial sees 500 more RIAs as potential acquisitions
NEWS RIAS AUG 29, 2018
Focus Financial sees 500 more RIAs as potential acquisitions

In its first quarterly earnings call, CEO Rudy Adolf said the roll-up company had access to $825 million in cash and credit to buy more firms.

Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts
NEWS RIAS AUG 29, 2018
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts

As interest rates climb, advisers are forced to rethink the cash management fund links to brokerages and custodians.

Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers
NEWS RIAS AUG 23, 2018
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers

Growing pressure on fees and disclosures drives fund industry limits on C-share investing.

Historic bull market has advisers rethinking risk
NEWS RIAS AUG 23, 2018
Historic bull market has advisers rethinking risk

Financial advisers reduce allocations to stocks, but keep aggressive buying on track

Mercer Advisors beefs up M&A team to target RIAs
NEWS RIAS AUG 22, 2018
Mercer Advisors beefs up M&A team to target RIAs

Tapping into a market of registered investment advisory firms that want to sell at the top

Sequoia Financial nears $5 billion in assets with acquisition of LJPR Financial Advisors
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2018
Sequoia Financial nears $5 billion in assets with acquisition of LJPR Financial Advisors

The acquisition is Sequoia's third since 2016 and adds $776 million to its AUM.

HighTower on prowl for new CEO, Weissbluth to become chairman
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2018
HighTower on prowl for new CEO, Weissbluth to become chairman

Move is latest in Chicago-based RIA consolidator's effort to expand senior leadership team.