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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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
What to watch for when investing in master limited partnerships

In an environment where yields are low and the stock market is lackluster, MLPs offer much desired returns and some legitimate diversification.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 16, 2012
Stockton's default linked to pensions — and a big stock market gamble

Some stunning stats shed some light on the troubles in California town

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 15, 2012
Junk bin looking mighty attractive right now

INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 15, 2012
Weighing if San Bernardino portends a filings flood

Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2012
Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey

The latest Brinker Barometer survey shows that most advisers want this term to be Obama's last

Is modern portfolio theory bunk?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2012
Is modern portfolio theory bunk?

Surprising new research indicates that greater risk does not, in fact, lead to greater reward. This little nugget would seem to debunk a basic tenet of modern portfolio theory -- and could turn the world of investing on its head.

Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks

Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit

Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal
INVESTING EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal

Romney win would be boon for insurers, bust for hospital-related stocks

Fear still at bat: Investors remain worried about muni collapse
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUN 27, 2012
Fear still at bat: Investors remain worried about muni collapse

So far, concerns about widespread defaults in the muni bond market have been vastly overblown. But try telling that to clients.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 24, 2012
Hasenstab's new normal: You must take risks just to preserve wealth