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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UBS team managing $4.8 billion launches RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2020
UBS team managing $4.8 billion launches RIA

The move comes at the closes of 2020, which has seen fewer breakaways exit than previous years, but with higher average AUM

Spouting Rock quadruples AUM with Penn Capital acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2020
Spouting Rock quadruples AUM with Penn Capital acquisition

The asset management firm is looking to roll up boutique asset managers onto a single platform

Wells Fargo encouraging risk-on investing in 2021
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2020
Wells Fargo encouraging risk-on investing in 2021

The company's market watchers see the year ahead as poised for equity performance

Goldman Sachs underscores focus on RIAs with sale of Folio retail unit
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2020
Goldman Sachs underscores focus on RIAs with sale of Folio retail unit

The sale of 70,000 retail accounts to Interactive Brokers validates the strength of the independent adviser channel, analysts say

ESG pioneer tells financial advisers to get on the bandwagon
INVESTING ESG DEC 03, 2020
ESG pioneer tells financial advisers to get on the bandwagon

Amy Domini kicks off ESG summit, and two advisers explain how to get on board

Financial advisers navigate the uncertainty of Biden's impact on markets, economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 01, 2020
Financial advisers navigate the uncertainty of Biden's impact on markets, economy

The challenge is not knowing where potential tax hikes will hurt clients the most

Morningstar makeover confirms I need to keep leaning on stocks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2020
Morningstar makeover confirms I need to keep leaning on stocks

Lessons learned after letting Christine Benz analyze the way I save for retirement

CI Financial dominates RIA buyers with its 13th deal of 2020
NEWS RIAS NOV 24, 2020
CI Financial dominates RIA buyers with its 13th deal of 2020

Firm is taking a majority stake in Dallas-based RGT Wealth Advisors, which manages $4.7 billion

Beacon Pointe acquires $690 million CBD Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS NOV 23, 2020
Beacon Pointe acquires $690 million CBD Wealth Management

Deal is Beacon Pointe's second since taking private equity funding

LPL brings on $1 billion Verus Capital Partners
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 23, 2020
LPL brings on $1 billion Verus Capital Partners

The Scottsdale, Arizona, practice, which includes 30 advisers, joins from Securities America