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.

Jeff Benjamin
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As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details
NEWS RIAS JUL 16, 2020
As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details

Independent advisers want to do deals, but many confess they aren't really prepared to do so

With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2020
With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes

Proponent say a levy on trades is harmless. Opponents call it a dangerous friction

Advisers should aspire to the endowment investment model
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2020
Advisers should aspire to the endowment investment model

There are benefits for advisers that create more than just a balanced portfolio for clients

After a choppy start, RIA M&A regains momentum in 2020
NEWS RIAS JUL 14, 2020
After a choppy start, RIA M&A regains momentum in 2020

More and larger deals suggests the second half could reach record levels

COVID-19 puts alternatives back in the mainstream
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2020
COVID-19 puts alternatives back in the mainstream

The new normal is reigniting conversations around the potential for alternative investments to add diversity and hedge risk

ETF providers struggle to steer institutional investors away from lower-cost retail funds
INVESTING ETFS JUL 10, 2020
ETF providers struggle to steer institutional investors away from lower-cost retail funds

Large investors are giving up liquidity and tighter spreads for lower fees

Invesco hitches wagon to Fidelity's semitransparent ETF technology
INVESTING ETFS JUL 09, 2020
Invesco hitches wagon to Fidelity's semitransparent ETF technology

The unique new exchange-traded fund wrapper is slowly gaining steam

Vanguard expands ESG ETF suite to include corporate bonds
INVESTING ETFS JUL 09, 2020
Vanguard expands ESG ETF suite to include corporate bonds

The new fund is designed to fill a gap in the growing ESG market

Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks

The purchase of Denver-based M.J. Smith and Associates was partially driven by the need for a succession plan

Midwest megamerger creates $6.5 billion RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Midwest megamerger creates $6.5 billion RIA

The combination of FormulaFolios and Brookstone brings together approximately 800 advisers operating in all 50 states, with more than 500 offices