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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U.S. economy reclaims post as global growth engine
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2015
U.S. economy reclaims post as global growth engine

On Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the U.S. economy reclaims the post of global growth engine, though the Federal Reserve remains all quiet on the rate hike front. Plus: How to invest when a rosy jobs report hurts stocks, Goldman picks a list of losers, and millennials go home for financial advice.

Europe and Asia may be a mess, but long-term investors can find opportunities there
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 16, 2015
Europe and Asia may be a mess, but long-term investors can find opportunities there

Valuations and fundamentals make the case for a contrarian international move

Fed confidence in the U.S. economy starts to wane
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 16, 2015
Fed confidence in the U.S. economy starts to wane

In Thursday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, oil prices and consumer spending add a hint of concern about the economy to the Federal Reserve's outlook. Plus: Fido app adds new twist to stock picking, retired Franklin Resources billionaire tangles history, and BlackRock added as many ETFs as it shut down last year.

Managed futures funds shine anew, but mystery remains
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 16, 2015
Managed futures funds shine anew, but mystery remains

As market volatility spikes and correlation between various asset classes breaks down, managed futures strategies are enjoying their day in the sun once again. But advisers need to do some heavy lifting before jumping in, because performance varies widely and fees can be extreme.

Falling oil prices are now officially costing jobs
NEWS RIAS JAN 15, 2015
Falling oil prices are now officially costing jobs

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> covers oilfield job cuts coming hard and fast now that the oil boom is sinking. Plus: Ohio-based financial adviser charged in Ponzi scheme, movie industry hopes the Oscar nominees can drive ticket sales, and the time might be perfect to start buying stocks.

A case for getting bold on gold
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 15, 2015
A case for getting bold on gold

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, are investors ready to run back into precious metals? Plus: What a breakup of JPMorgan Chase would look like, seeing 2015 through the eyes of Jeffrey Gundlach, and the pros and cons of living in a state with no income tax.

Utility, consumer stocks can play defense when market volatility spikes
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 13, 2015
Utility, consumer stocks can play defense when market volatility spikes

Barbell approach can help advisers manage through the volatile first quarter earnings season without ditching stocks altogether.

Hedge fund employees enjoy the fruits of their labor
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 12, 2015
Hedge fund employees enjoy the fruits of their labor

On Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, average compensation at hedge funds remains gaudy, even with performance down. Plus: Smart beta takes another step out of the shadows, the right way to clean up your portfolio, and the new Congress sets the tone by taking an early swipe at Obamacare.

Advisers preach calm, buckle in as markets bounce
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 12, 2015
Advisers preach calm, buckle in as markets bounce

Financial advisers aren't exactly shrugging off the recent bout of stock market volatility that has ushered in the New Year, but they're also not ready to call it the start of a much larger pullback that should be addressed with portfolio adjustments.

INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 12, 2015
Buy-and-hold investors can take advantage of M&A boom

Long-term success of acquiring companies enhanced by mergers