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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Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 26, 2022
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy

The index fund giant is making history with its first-ever shuttering of a U.S.-listed ETF, but it's not elaborating on its plans for its five other factor-based funds.

Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

Pension funds fixate on climate change
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 21, 2022
Pension funds fixate on climate change

A survey of pension fund managers responsible for nearly $2 trillion worth of assets shows asset allocation decisions are being driven by a focus on climate change and a search for yield.

As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 19, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout

Advisers are adjusting clients' portfolios to weather the recession that could result from the central bank's response to spiking prices.

Miracle Mile Advisors gets new PE backer in conjunction with $1.2 billion deal
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2022
Miracle Mile Advisors gets new PE backer in conjunction with $1.2 billion deal

The LA-based RIA notches its biggest deal to date with the purchase of Karp Capital Management, and with Corsair Capital taking Merchant's ownership stake, the deals are expected to get even bigger.

Advice-only planning exposes what's wrong with asset-based fee models
NEWS RIAS SEP 15, 2022
Advice-only planning exposes what's wrong with asset-based fee models

The planning industry won't truly distinguish itself from the old-fashioned brokerage industry until it stops linking fees to investment portfolios.

Investors see inflation as top concern
NEWS RIAS SEP 13, 2022
Investors see inflation as top concern

Research from State Street Global Advisors exposes a generational divide when it comes to seeking out financial advice.

Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2022
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling

Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.

AmeriFlex RIA acquisition model aims to keep sellers on board
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2022
AmeriFlex RIA acquisition model aims to keep sellers on board

The aggressive startup has plans to acquire more than 300 RIAs within three years, and its model even includes an option to reverse the sale of an RIA.

As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2022
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January

The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.