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 JUN 13, 2010
When less liquidity means more

Without the presence of many willing buyers and sellers, we have seen how poorly markets function.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 10, 2010
Sell in May and go away? It still holds true, research shows

The old investment adage “selling in May and going away” still makes a lot of sense, according to an analysis of market history.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 09, 2010
Non-traded REITS will waive internalization fees

Two real estate investment trust companies will waive their “internalization fees,” potentially sparking a trend in the REIT marketplace that would bode well for investors.

NEWS RIAS JUN 09, 2010
How RIAs can boost income 500% in four years

It takes about four months and about $50,000 to get a fund to market

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2010
Time is right to invest in sectors that do well as interest rates rise

With interest rates at historic lows and no place to go but up, it behooves investors to have a strategy in place ahead of a rate hike cycle that is likely to begin this year.

NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2010
Starting from scratch to build a business? Never quit marketing

When John Krambeer left the brokerage industry in 2004 to start his own fee-based firm, the first few years were 'pure hell.'

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2010
Next major tech cycle may eclipse even the Internet

Even if you don't already have a fancy smart phone or some type of tablet computer, you can still be ahead of the curve by tapping into the investment potential of what some are calling the next major technology cycle.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 25, 2010
Water, water everywhere — so it's time for you to drink

For advisers thirsty for new opportunities, the case for water investing is crystal clear.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 18, 2010
New rules of the real estate game

With the U.S real estate market still struggling to get back on its feet, financial advisers continue to find themselves facing a barrage of questions from anxious clients about everything from depressed home values to whether now is the time to buy or sell property.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 16, 2010
First-ever mutual funds for MLPs hit market

SteelPath Fund Advisors last week launched three mutual funds that invest in master limited partnerships, the first of their kind allowing retail investors to gain access to the MLP universe