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 OCT 25, 2013
For near-term boost, go with high-yield fixed income

It isn't too late to jump tactically into the high-yield bond market for a near-term portfolio boost. High-yield bond mutual funds, up more than 5.6% from the start of the year, are clearly the hottest area of fixed income, and the near-term outlook is for more upside.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2013
Distinguish between registered and unregistered alts

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 24, 2013
Verizon bond sale proves thirst for yield

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2013
Take Five with George Schwartz of Schwartz Investment Counsel and Ave Maria

Investors shouldn't sit on sidelines, despite partisan battles over government spending, he says

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 22, 2013
Take Five with Iron Financial's Aaron Izenstark

Chief investment strategist says government shutdown could delay tapering.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Lebenthal deal clouds E.F. Hutton relaunch

Core group says it is a go, but Campanale has bailed

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 18, 2013
Detroit bankruptcy filing rattles already-nervous muni investors

Detroit's bankruptcy filing was expected, but it may cause ripple effects for advisers, particularly in the muni bond market.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 18, 2013
Proposing an alternative to muni bond tax exemption

Market participant floats limiting amount that can be issued per year

INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 17, 2013
Advisers feeling better about the economy and their clients – and it shows

Latest Brinker Capital survey finds advisers' investment outlook improving despite some nagging concerns about Washington.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2013
Take Five with Jeffrey Saut of Raymond James

D.C.'s shifting culture will translate into an energy-independent U.S. economy, strategist says