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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Adviser's cross-border niche targets Canadians moving south, and vice versa
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2021
Adviser's cross-border niche targets Canadians moving south, and vice versa

Cardinal Point Wealth Management targets Canadian snowbirds, but found a rich market of clients needing cross-border advice.

Don't worry about inflation, but do prepare for it
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 23, 2021
Don't worry about inflation, but do prepare for it

Portfolio managers debate the best way to hedge inflation risk while also downplaying the likelihood of rising prices.

Mariner adds $2.7 billion in assets with FCG Advisors deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2021
Mariner adds $2.7 billion in assets with FCG Advisors deal

FCG Advisors has been renamed Mariner Wealth and will continue operating out of its office in Chatham, New Jersey.

iCapital Network builds out alternative investments with Axio acquisition
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 21, 2021
iCapital Network builds out alternative investments with Axio acquisition

The addition of Axio Financial will add structured notes to the iCapital platform, marking the first product technically available to retail investors.

For this adviser, socially responsible investing comes first
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 20, 2021
For this adviser, socially responsible investing comes first

James Katz tailors his RIA, Humankind Investments, to serve clients who place the greater good at the top of mind.

Focus Financial buys $1.2 billion Canadian wealth manager
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2021
Focus Financial buys $1.2 billion Canadian wealth manager

The addition of Cardinal Point, which has offices in both the U.S. and Canada and serves clients with homes and families in both countries, gives Focus a unique foothold in cross-border financial planning.

CI Financial sets up US headquarters in Miami
NEWS RIAS SEP 15, 2021
CI Financial sets up US headquarters in Miami

The Toronto-based RIA aggregator is making a bigger commitment to the U.S. wealth management market.

ESG loyalty will be tested as performance starts to lag
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 14, 2021
ESG loyalty will be tested as performance starts to lag

A report shows that the ESG investment category 'got lucky' by benefiting from high-profile climate disasters.

CI Financial acquires $5.2 billion Portola Partners
NEWS RIAS SEP 14, 2021
CI Financial acquires $5.2 billion Portola Partners

The Canadian firm continues to gobble up U.S. wealth managers; its latest deal expands its presence in the San Francisco Bay area.

Tech platforms ease investing in alts
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2021
Tech platforms ease investing in alts

Technology is opening up access to alternative investments, often getting around high minimums by combining multiple, smaller investments into a single fund.