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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Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2017
Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps

The firm is an employee-owned, independent partnership associated with Raymond James, and has found success with its collegial 'no-jerk policy' for those who'd like to join.

Bob Oros leaving Fidelity
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2017
Bob Oros leaving Fidelity

The executive vice president and head of Fidelity's RIA segment is leaving the company at the end of the month.

NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2017
Banks, credit unions could start buying advisory practices

LPL among the firms to benefit from the expanded distribution of financial advice

RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2017
RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed

Differentiating themselves from brokers would be easier now that debate has raised investor awareness of the role of a fiduciary

Mercer Advisors buys $100M New York RIA firm
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2017
Mercer Advisors buys $100M New York RIA firm

Novos Planning Associates moves under the Mercer umbrella as the 22nd branch office

TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms
NEWS RIAS JAN 12, 2017
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms

From incubator relationship to back-office service provider.

Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 12, 2017
Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways

The chief executive of Ritholtz Wealth Management has benefited from a strong online presence in terms of building his client base, but also in recruiting top talent.

TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets

First-quarter volume was up 11%, in part because of president-elect's frequent social media activity

Fred Alger Management scoops up Boston-based asset manager
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 11, 2017
Fred Alger Management scoops up Boston-based asset manager

Boutique shop Weatherbie Capital will manage a couple of Alger's mutual funds.

RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs

Multiple forces are driving industry consolidation.