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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Eileen Sharkey remembered as legendary financial planning pioneer
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2021
Eileen Sharkey remembered as legendary financial planning pioneer

Sharkey leaves a solid legacy as a mentor, friend, colleague, educator and staunch proponent of quality financial advice.

Biden tax proposal draws ire from financial advisers
RETIREMENT TAX APR 23, 2021
Biden tax proposal draws ire from financial advisers

The idea of hiking taxes on capital gains from the current top rate of 23.8% is viewed by some as a trial balloon to test levels of support and resistance. The top tax rate would apply to those with annual incomes of at least $1 million, which is about 500,000 American taxpayers.

Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 22, 2021
Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective

After 12-month returns in the triple digits, investors got a wake-up call when ESG funds came crashing back down to earth.

RIA consolidation returns to pre-Covid levels
NEWS RIAS APR 20, 2021
RIA consolidation returns to pre-Covid levels

The surge in activity following the pandemic-induced lull is winding down as M&A returns to normal, according to DeVoe & Co.

Sequoia Financial to acquire $1.4 billion Wealthstone Advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 20, 2021
Sequoia Financial to acquire $1.4 billion Wealthstone Advisors

The deal, which is expected to close this summer, pushes Akron, Ohio-based Sequoia's assets under management over the $7 billion mark.

What sparked today's love of ESG?
INVESTING ESG APR 19, 2021
What sparked today's love of ESG?

Even for the earliest proponents of sustainability, the sudden spike in ESG investing popularity is surprising, but satisfying.

Facet Wealth subscription model poses threat to asset-based fees
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2021
Facet Wealth subscription model poses threat to asset-based fees

The latest challenge to advisory fee models based on client assets is carving out a niche between robos and traditional financial planning.

Why virtual internships are here to stay
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2021
Why virtual internships are here to stay

After adapting on the fly last year, financial advisers are embracing virtual internships as a more efficient way to train and recruit talent.

PE fund targets diversity, governance at small companies
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 14, 2021
PE fund targets diversity, governance at small companies

Mill Road Capital is applying a 'progressive private equity' strategy in its latest fund.

Fund manager finds way around capital gains distributions
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 12, 2021
Fund manager finds way around capital gains distributions

Huber Capital Management borrows a page from the exchange-traded fund industry to protect mutual fund investors from taxes.