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 JAN 30, 2012
Ben Bernanke: Control inflation, spur spending

If Ben Bernanke thought 2011 was challenging, wait until the presidential campaign heats up in 2012 and the rhetoric really starts to fly.

Fund ready to place bets on individual mortgages
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2012
Fund ready to place bets on individual mortgages

The housing market might be down, but that has not eliminated the $13 trillion mortgage marketplace, which is rich with investment opportunities.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2012
LPL custody exec departs

Trust Company of America has hired industry veteran Bob Oros as vice president and national sales manager.

In hunt for dividends, small-caps offer big surprise
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 26, 2012
In hunt for dividends, small-caps offer big surprise

Plenty of less sizable businesses make substantial payouts to shareholders, says Heartland fund manager

These three companies are dividend superstars
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 26, 2012
These three companies are dividend superstars

When it comes to shareholder payouts, a trio of businesses stand out, says Goldman PM Troy Shaver

Advisers: Clients better off than in 2008, but Obama must go
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2012
Advisers: Clients better off than in 2008, but Obama must go

Survey reveals deep discontent with the president; onus placed on POTUS for stifling the economy

Most advisers overstating their expertise: Cerulli study
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2012
Most advisers overstating their expertise: Cerulli study

A survey of more than 1,500 financial intermediaries over the past year found "pattern of misrepresentation"

INVESTING ETFS JAN 24, 2012
When trading ETFs, it pays to use limit orders

ETFs keep growing, underscoring the importance of exactly how they are bought and sold.

INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 18, 2012
Global markets will take a back seat to U.S.

For U.S. equity investors, the next 12 months may be all about staying home.

Continental drifting puts U.S. investors in limbo
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2012
Continental drifting puts U.S. investors in limbo

Dithering of politicians dragging drama out; recession in Europe could last several years