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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CI Financial's U.S. RIA enterprise continues to separate from Canadian mother ship
NEWS RIAS JAN 19, 2023
CI Financial's U.S. RIA enterprise continues to separate from Canadian mother ship

The firm's stock took a beating last year but is up 15% so far this year as the company navigates its U.S. growth strategy.

Zoe Financial referral program evolves into one-stop practice management platform
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2023
Zoe Financial referral program evolves into one-stop practice management platform

The Zoe Wealth Platform charges a fee based on advisory assets for everything an RIA needs to work with clients.

Bitcoin rally shows cryptocurrency resilience after FTX debacle
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 17, 2023
Bitcoin rally shows cryptocurrency resilience after FTX debacle

The digital currency is up 26% over the past month, while some crypto miners are up 125% this year.

Commonwealth recruits $1 billion team from Edward Jones
NEWS RIAS JAN 17, 2023
Commonwealth recruits $1 billion team from Edward Jones

Temple, Texas-based Cedarwood Financial Partners specializes in retirement planning services.

Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 13, 2023
Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs

A new report on 2022 dealmaking shows a growing number of acquisitions of firms with less than $500 million under management.

Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield
NEWS RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield

Coming off a horrific year for bonds, the table has been set for both simple and creative fixed-income opportunities.

Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal
NEWS RIAS JAN 12, 2023
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal

TrustCore marks Captrust's second acquisition in Nashville and the firm's 63rd deal since 2006.

Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs

The latest report from Echelon Partners shows a gradual slowdown in deal activity, which continues to be dominated by PE-backed buyers.

Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2023
Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business

The departure of his co-head, Maura Creekmore, leaves the popular executive solely in charge of Pershing's Wealth Solutions business.

Look before leaping into value stocks
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 10, 2023
Look before leaping into value stocks

Financial advisors express mixed views of the momentum of value versus growth stocks heading into the new year.