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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Absolute-return strategy absolutely working for this fund manager
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2011
Absolute-return strategy absolutely working for this fund manager

Stock picker Eric Cinnamond has been generating 12% annualized returns for more than a decade. Now, he's got a new fund — and new challenges

INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 25, 2011
Gonze: It's time to buy munis

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 23, 2011
Gimme some credit

Don't expect small businesses to do cartwheels over the economic recovery

Will Apple's stock crumble?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 19, 2011
Will Apple's stock crumble?

The news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking yet another medical leave of absence could trigger a massive sell-off by shareholders when the market opens on Tuesday. That, in turn, could create a great investment opportunity for advisers and their clients.

Muni bond meltdown? Why you don't have to believe the hype
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 19, 2011
Muni bond meltdown? Why you don't have to believe the hype

The recent wave of fear surrounding the municipal bond markets is overhyped, but the increased focus on the fiscal condition of state and local budgets is a good thing, according to Leslie Barbi, head of fixed income at RS Investments.

INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 11, 2011
Health stocks earn good prognosis from analysts

Investment opportunities in the health care sector have begun to take shape following the passage of the sweeping reform legislation last week.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 06, 2011
Panic in muni market signals a time to buy: Thornburg PM

The recent wave of panic sweeping across the municipal bond market is creating buying opportunities for professional money managers, according to Josh Gonze, manager of the $4 billion Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Bond Fund Ticker:(LTMIX).

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2011
Genworth to hike alternatives offerings with Altegris buy

Genworth Financial announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire alternative-investments platform Altegris Advisors LLC for approximately $35 million.

Philip Tasho: Go large in 2011
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Philip Tasho: Go large in 2011

A recovering economy is laying the foundation for a rally in large-cap stocks, according to Philip Tasho, chief executive and chief investment offer at Tamro Capital Partners LLC, a $1.3 billion asset management firm.

Dow to hit all-time year next year? Odds look good
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 04, 2011
Dow to hit all-time year next year? Odds look good

Yes, the Dow will top 14,440 next year -- if the past is any guide. In fact, historical trading patterns indicate that a record run-up in the market is almost inevitable. Your move.