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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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2013
Advisers meet record-setting rally with joy and skepticism

As the stock market reaches new milestones, advisers are enjoying the ride but are ready to cut and run when things change.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2013
Long-term budget deal? Advisers say 'slim chance'

An <i>InvestmentNews</i> survey finds little adviser hope for a long-term budget deal. 53% of the survey's respondents blame President Obama for the political mess, and both parties' respondents feel disillusioned with their representatives.

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 19, 2013
When undervalued stocks are expensive

How to find undervalued stocks in a bull market. Plus, Bitcoin (yes, Bitcoin) gets legit; big investors licking their chops at BofA $8.5B settlement proposal; some good news for Madoff victims; and welcome back cap gain distributions. Curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 18, 2013
Buffett sitting pretty in hedge fund bet, but strategy leaves much to be desired

Recent history shows why and how diversification and active strategies not only work but are necessary.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2013
Markets rally to new highs, but financial advisers urge caution

Investors need a Plan B for 'when things change,' and to be ready to 'cut and run'

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 15, 2013
JPMorgan feels Twitter's doubled-edged sword

After big IPO hit, the bank learns the hard way how not to use social media

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2013
Bernanke looks past end of QE and sees low rates for a long time

Today's Breakfast with Benjamin: Bernanke sees low rates for a long, long time; holiday retailers on the ropes; SAC Capital jury selection; investigating fishy employment data; coal becomes the next tobacco-style villain

NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2013
Taper threat triggering global debt fallout

Today's Breakfast with (<i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff) Benjamin: SEC targets advisers; hedging with gold mining stocks; new muni bond math, and how athlete IPOs pull a hammy.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2013
Solid economic news puts tapering back on the agenda

Friday's surprisingly robust jobs report has triggered fresh debate about dialing back the Federal Reserve's $85 billion-per-month quantitative easing program.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 13, 2013
Morningstar alts expert Papagiannis moves to GSAM

Will focus on liquid alternatives education as money manager launches new fixed income fund.