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 JUN 13, 2017
Mercer Advisors names Dave Welling CEO

After nine years heading the advisory firm, David Barton is out.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 13, 2017
Morgan Stanley to let financial advisers text clients

The move is part of an enhanced digital approach the firm plans to roll out in stages over the next several months.

NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2017
RIA firms ride consolidation wave

Fueled in part by succession planning among older advisers, the registered investment advisory space saw a record 44 mergers and acquisitions during the first quarter of 2017.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2017
Financial advisers do whatever it takes to avoid talking politics with clients

Polarizing political climate has advisers getting creative to turn conversations away from President Trump.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 31, 2017
Illinois' financial woes present risk — and opportunity — to muni bond investors

The state's 10-year bonds carry a 4.45% yield, but come with a lot of credit risk.

NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2017
Fee pressure has RIAs considering moving from AUM to retainer model

Asset-based pricing still rules, but retainers are expected to gain ground.

NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2017
RIA models retainer fees after a McDonald's menu

Clients decide from packaged options and staggered price list how many services they want to pay for.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2017
Plan advisers give stable value another look

By mandating that nongovernment money funds add special fees, redemption restrictions and floating net-asset values, the SEC has given plan advisers a reason to reassess the cash management options in company-sponsored plans.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 17, 2017
LPL leads a big quarter for broker-dealer moves

Two whopper transitions drive up the average team size to $269M AUM.

NEWS RIAS MAY 15, 2017
Focus Financial inks record RIA deal with SCS Financial

$16.5 billion RIA marks the 10th deal this year and largest ever for the roll-up firm