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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Direct indexing gains appeal as taxable losses mount
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 20, 2022
Direct indexing gains appeal as taxable losses mount

Technology platforms evolve quickly to give financial advisers tools to help clients mitigate the tax hit as financial markets decline.

Tyrone Ross continues to bang the crypto drum with new ventures
NEWS RIAS JUN 17, 2022
Tyrone Ross continues to bang the crypto drum with new ventures

The former Onramp exec is more bullish than ever on digital assets, which is why he's launching new businesses to capitalize on the trend.

New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich
NEWS RIAS JUN 16, 2022
New LPL program gives advisers more tools to attract, serve the rich

The Private Client Service Network will help select LPL advisers assist their clients with such tasks as the sale of small or midsize businesses; hedging concentrated stock positions; and specialty lending.

Three wealth management podcasts win awards at second annual competition
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2022
Three wealth management podcasts win awards at second annual competition

Retirement, diversity and financial literacy emerge as popular podcasting themes at this year's Advisor Podcast Awards.

Anticipating more pain ahead, advisers stress long-term perspective
NEWS RIAS JUN 15, 2022
Anticipating more pain ahead, advisers stress long-term perspective

While the stock market has officially entered a bear market, so far it doesn't feel like March 2009, when the market declined 30%, or October 1987, when it lost 20% in one day.

As markets slide, more advisers are sending clients to I bonds
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2022
As markets slide, more advisers are sending clients to I bonds

Investing in the Treasury-backed inflation hedge comes with a few challenges, but the 9.62% yield is seen as worth the effort.

When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2022
When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much

Deducting fees from client portfolios can introduce the punishing long-term consequences of reverse compounding.

Asset-based advisory fees stuck between inflation and a hard place
NEWS RIAS JUN 10, 2022
Asset-based advisory fees stuck between inflation and a hard place

Spiking inflation adds a new twist to the concept of linking advisers' revenues to their clients' portfolios.

In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion
NEWS RIAS JUN 08, 2022
In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion

Private equity-backed Alera Group acquires $3.5 billion Wharton Business Group and says it plans to buy more firms.

Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2022
Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half

The big losses posted by both stocks and bonds so far this year have renewed interest in funds that employ alternative strategies. Here's Morningstar’s list of the best-performing liquid alts funds so far this year.