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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How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2021
How to buy the Bitcoin dip without buying Bitcoin

Research finds that companies that do business in the cryptocurrency space can be reliable proxies for digital currency exposure. For those who might have been waiting for an entry point, the case could be made that now is a good time to buy.

ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be
INVESTING EQUITIES JUN 03, 2021
ESG investing can be volatile — but doesn't have to be

Investors in concentrated ESG strategies have experienced crashing lows from the highs of last year, while broadly diversified strategies have offered a smoother ride and still beat the S&P 500.

Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.4 billion Hoover Financial Advisors
NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2021
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.4 billion Hoover Financial Advisors

This marks the second major deal since March for the $35 billion RIA, and it's a sign of more to come, according to CEO Jeff Dekko.

Niche financial planning seen as the next frontier
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2021
Niche financial planning seen as the next frontier

As fee-based advice becomes a commodity, more RIAs are finding opportunities to target specific types of clients. Niche planning is easier for advisers who are just starting out because it doesn’t mean screening out some existing clients.

Learning to talk ESG with clients
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2021
Learning to talk ESG with clients

Global ESG Summit takes a deep dive into how advisers and clients can get on the same page when it comes to sustainable investing.

RIA marketing is getting more personal, transparent
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2021
RIA marketing is getting more personal, transparent

New research argues that stock photos on websites present a stale and static image. Clients want to see the real person behind the advice.

What advisers really want from the next in-person conference
NEWS RIAS MAY 20, 2021
What advisers really want from the next in-person conference

More than a year of virtual events highlighted the appeal of quality content, and could change the look and feel of industry events that will now have to balance glitz, content, fees and virtual access.

Advisers walk fine line when managing client cash
INVESTING ETFS MAY 17, 2021
Advisers walk fine line when managing client cash

Staying ahead of inflation in a low-yield environment can mean taking on more risk with emergency cash positions. The shortest-term certificates of deposit are yielding less than 65 basis points.

Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2021
Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks

The historic government spending, combined with wage pressures, could be the catalyst for runaway inflation, according to experts. The S&P 500 Index, which is still up 9.5% from the start of the year, fell by nearly 4% early this week.

Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 13, 2021
Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG

The company's new Responsible Investing Institute taps into the growing appeal of ESG investing by giving financial advisers a road map to building portfolios and working with clients. Beyond the courses, the curriculum also include podcasts.