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 DEC 13, 2017
Brinker Capital co-founder and vice chairman John Coyne III resigns

The $21B investment management firm continues to push toward RIA market.

NEWS RIAS DEC 09, 2017
Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market

Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE's own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest.

NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2017
What advisers should consider before taking a capital infusion

Many RIAs have access to external cash, but should be clear on how that money would be used and the motivations and time line of the investor.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2017
LPL signs $530 million NPH-firm, Fross & Fross Wealth Management

Firm chooses LPL for its size and support system.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 06, 2017
Broker protocol is good for firms and clients, study finds

University of Kentucky professors at MarketCounsel Summit say letting advisers "own the client relationship" benefits industry employers.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2017
Terrorist groups take a lesson from corporations

Citing the emergence of ISIS, expert tells advisers that terror organization's stability can be attributed to a strict and detailed organizational structure, much like a traditional corporation.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 30, 2017
Morgan Stanley taps LifeYield to boost tax alpha across client accounts

16,000 advisers will be able to leverage tech platform to coordinate holdings for each household

INVESTING FIXED INCOME NOV 22, 2017
Bond investors should prepare for string of rate hikes in 2018

But fund managers see no reason to panic, unless inflation suddenly takes off.

RETIREMENT TAX NOV 21, 2017
Tax reform debate sparks fresh interest in donor-advised funds

Schwab reports new accounts up 50% from last year, assets up 33%.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2017
Pershing's Lisa Dolly asks one key question to judge a job candidate

CEO recommends women gather as many skills as possible while coming up.