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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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2016

Take 5: Knut Rostad on the DOL fiduciary rule, advisory fees, and his hope for a debate with Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci

Mr. Rostad says RIAs should be much more proactive when it comes to fiduciary.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2016

Rumors of DOL fiduciary rule's demise greatly exaggerated: panel

Industry executives see the potential for changes to the rule, but say firms would be wise to continue to work toward the scheduled April implementation.

INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS DEC 05, 2016

The markets brace for Puerto Rico's default

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Plan to default on $1 billion worth of general obligation bonds has markets on alert.

NEWS RIAS NOV 30, 2016

Will product pricing pressures carry over to advisory fees?

While passive investing and the DOL fiduciary rule have contributed to investors' cost sensitivity, the advice industry has managed to stay outside the fray &mdash; so far.