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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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2018
Susan Axelrod, former Finra regulator, lands at Merrill Lynch

She takes over as the wealth management group's chief supervisory officer.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2018
Finra panel orders Wells Fargo to pay $219K, expunge broker 'black mark'

Wells claimed the broker altered a customer's address to sell an annuity.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2018
Real estate fraudsters to repay $30 million to investors

SEC settles with McKinley Mortgage, which promised secure investments and 6% returns.

NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2018
TD Ameritrade has cut more than 1,100 Scottrade jobs

Consolidation following TD's $4 billion acquisition of Scottrade has resulted in a combination of layoffs and new hires.

NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2018
Fifth generation rides Edwards brands toward RIA market

Regional brokerage Benjamin F. Edwards is still in its 'first inning' of growth.

NEWS RIAS MAR 22, 2018
Former TD exec Tom Bradley lands on fintech board

New role with innovative cash-management platform as sign of things to come for Bradley, while potentially placing him at odds with TD.

RETIREMENT TAX MAR 22, 2018
Higher estate-tax exemption level could mean less work for advisers

With fewer taxpayers affected by the federal estate tax, the demand for estate planning is diminished.

NEWS RIAS MAR 19, 2018
Future for RIAs bright and challenging

United Capital's Matt Brinker talks about the outlook for independent financial advisory firms.

NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2018
The importance of looking at new fee models

Asset-based pricing is just one way of pricing. It's time to go beyond your comfort zone.

NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2018
What the next market downturn means for small RIAs

Firms that have enjoyed AUM growth because of the runup in stocks may find it hard to adjust to declining revenues if the market suffers a major correction.