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.

Jeff Benjamin
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INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 16, 2013
Muni-bond holders in purgatory as Detroit teeters on the brink

Munibond holders wait while the wrangling over who runs Detroit plays out. But market watchers say state intervention is the only hope for the Motor City.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2013
<font color=red>Retirement Income Summit 2013</font> Why the 4 percent rule shouldn't be a rule

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2013
Retirement Income Summit 2013 - Income is the missing piece in retirement income planning

Clients often unaware how much savings are needed to generate sufficient cash

INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 12, 2013
Two diverging paths to income

Two advisers, two approaches to building wealth while preserving the nest egg

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2013
Meir Statman on perils of markets: 'If you want real risk, get married'

Behavioral finance expert prods advisers to put risks in perspective for clients; get personal

INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 10, 2013
Funds flowing from money markets into equities; bonds get some too

Movement strengthens argument for another leg up for stocks.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2013
If this feels like the start of a market pullback, that's because it is

If this feels like the start of a pullback in stocks, that's because it is. But Jeff Benjamin says a healthy reversal doesn't mean the end of the bull market.

INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAY 07, 2013
John Baur: Global currency fund manager points to risks, exposure

Avid bird-watcher also keeping close eye on U.S. greenback; fund's assets up 40% in 2013

INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 06, 2013
Bull market steers ETF assets to big gains

Net inflows across the board from stocks to bonds as advisers use funds for core, tactical plays

INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAY 06, 2013
Stockton 'cram-down' would severely test muni market

The events in Stockton could take a major toll on the muni market. Jeff Benjamin reports.