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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Daniel Wiener shames fee-based advisers for taking COVID-19 stimulus money
NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2020
Daniel Wiener shames fee-based advisers for taking COVID-19 stimulus money

The Adviser Investments chairman says RIAs taking handouts are either weak business managers or simply immoral

The race to embrace fintech
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 23, 2020
The race to embrace fintech

Independent advisory firms that have long embraced the advantages and advancements in technology are realizing a smoother transition to various forms of virtual communication

Morningstar opts for virtual annual conference
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 18, 2020
Morningstar opts for virtual annual conference

The annual June gathering in Chicago moves to September in a digital format

Despite market rebound, equity funds saw net outflows in April
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 18, 2020
Despite market rebound, equity funds saw net outflows in April

While stocks are still out of favor, taxable bond funds are gaining appeal, according to Morningstar

ESG investing becomes the darling of a COVID-19 world
INVESTING ESG MAY 13, 2020
ESG investing becomes the darling of a COVID-19 world

Strong relative performance during the latest test of market turmoil is moving ESG closer to the mainstream

Advisers look past the glitter, debate gold's value as a long-term investment
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 12, 2020
Advisers look past the glitter, debate gold's value as a long-term investment

So far this year the precious metal has beaten the S&P 500 by 24 percentage points

Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2020
Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program

The SEC charged the wirehouse with not fully disclosing fees for five years

Goldman, Fidelity, Gabelli put new spin on semi-transparent ETFs
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 11, 2020
Goldman, Fidelity, Gabelli put new spin on semi-transparent ETFs

The asset management industry's push of the unique wrapper could be a tough sell with advisers

Advisers turned to active management, rebalanced during downturn: Fidelity
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2020
Advisers turned to active management, rebalanced during downturn: Fidelity

Passive management and cash took a back seat to actively managed stock and bond strategies

Invesco to repay $105 million to correct botched index fund rebalancing
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 06, 2020
Invesco to repay $105 million to correct botched index fund rebalancing

A delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a costly mix-up