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 RIAS AUG 30, 2017
Lincoln Financial loses $300 million, 20 reps to ProEquities

Summit Financial ends 17-year relationship with Lincoln Financial.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 28, 2017
Financial advisers in Harvey's path ride out the Texas storm

Firms put contingency plans in place and RIAs hunker down as the water keeps rising in Houston. <b>(<b>More:</b>&#8203;&#32;<a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170828/FREE/170829937/in-pictures-harvey-wreaks-havoc-across-texas http://&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Harvey in pictures: Storm wreaks havoc across Texas</a>) </b>

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 23, 2017
Thrivent Financial quietly expands beyond Christians

From its origins with Lutherans, the world's largest fraternal organization now aims to serve 'middle America.'

Odds are, the $700M Powerball winner will need lots of advice
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2017
Odds are, the $700M Powerball winner will need lots of advice

A good financial adviser &#8212; or, better yet, a team of them &#8212; would provide a sense of perspective and calm that would hopefully prevent this winner from following in the footsteps of so many past winners who wound up broke in just a few years.

NEWS RIAS AUG 22, 2017
CAPTRUST acquires $19B RIA in its sixth deal this year

With $243 billion in assets, CAPTRUST continues to grow on its own terms.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 18, 2017
Will Jeffrey Gundlach's Trump-like approach on Twitter work in financial services?

The DoubleLine CEO's attacks on Wall Street Journal reporters is igniting a discussion on what's fair game on social media.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2017
Alternative strategies boomed after crisis, but haven't been tested

Because the S&amp;P 500 has outperformed, convincing clients they need protection is a hard sell.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Brokers, advisers hoping delay is time well spent

Eighteen-month postponement further clouds the future of a fiduciary rule.

NEWS RIAS AUG 09, 2017
Private equity investors zero in on the RIA business

P-E proves to be ready and willing to invest in RIAs, but many will be looking to sell in three to seven years.

NEWS RIAS AUG 07, 2017
Scottrade advisers test custodial waters

Some could choose not to follow company to TD Ameritrade when acquisition hits in September.