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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Alts may provide the lift 60-40 portfolios need
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2021
Alts may provide the lift 60-40 portfolios need

As the traditional blend of stocks and bonds is undermined by persistently low interest rates, advisers are turning to alternative investments to achieve both higher returns and diversification. But alts pose their own challenges.

Financial advisers hone their focus on ESG strategies
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 10, 2021
Financial advisers hone their focus on ESG strategies

As investor demand grows, advisers are realizing they need to step up their ESG game.

Wealth Enhancement Group marks 11th deal of 2021
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2021
Wealth Enhancement Group marks 11th deal of 2021

The addition of Carroll Financial Associates adds $4.7 billion and an expansion into the Carolinas for the $45.5 billion RIA.

Mariner Wealth Advisors extends PE-backed buying spree
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2021
Mariner Wealth Advisors extends PE-backed buying spree

The addition of The Pinnacle Group, a $600 million Ohio-based RIA, marks the fifth deal by Mariner since it partnered with private equity investor Leonard Green & Partners in April.

Helping philanthropic clients get the most out of their giving
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2021
Helping philanthropic clients get the most out of their giving

David Foster found his niche when he realized how difficult it was to make sure his donations were having the desired impact.

As Covid cancels industry events, advisers weigh  attending what's left
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 27, 2021
As Covid cancels industry events, advisers weigh attending what's left

FPA is cancelled, but Morningstar is still on track. The industry is on edge over how to proceed in the most responsible fashion possible.

Capital Group launches new ETFs, but without American Funds name
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 24, 2021
Capital Group launches new ETFs, but without American Funds name

Executives at the 90-year-old asset manager have high hopes for building out Capital Group as a global ETF brand, with designs on a $500 billion business.

The sky's the limit for an adviser dedicated to working with airline pilots
NEWS RIAS AUG 24, 2021
The sky's the limit for an adviser dedicated to working with airline pilots

Bob Warner's focus on airline pilots is a model for how niche practices can develop and thrive. His $15 billion RIA has been building relationships with pre-retired pilots for more than two decades.

FPA cancels annual conference in September
NEWS RIAS AUG 24, 2021
FPA cancels annual conference in September

Citing a surge in the delta variant, the Financial Planning Association is offering registration refunds and providing advisers with access to free virtual presentations to earn CE credits.

Remote work could be Covid-19's lasting impact on wealth management
NEWS RIAS AUG 23, 2021
Remote work could be Covid-19's lasting impact on wealth management

Productivity doesn't have to suffer when employees are not directly under the manager's thumb, according to recent research by the consulting firm DeVoe & Co.