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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Fidelity rollout of separately managed accounts seen as defensive move
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2019
Fidelity rollout of separately managed accounts seen as defensive move

The asset manager will debut five direct-to-adviser SMAs strategies.

Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs

Fund that pays investors 5 basis points annually attracts just $6 million

$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing

Gitterman Wealth Management sees an opportunity for advisers to gain market share by tapping into the ESG space.

BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 09, 2019
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform

The $225 billion digital platform dumps trading costs to stay competitive

Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2019
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients

Fidelity sends solicitation letter to thousands of advisers.

What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it
NEWS OPINION DEC 05, 2019
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it

Investment professionals and true believers gathered in New York to explore investment opportunities in this growing space

Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials

As investigations and lawsuits mount, the company accused of operating a Ponzi scheme says its external auditors have suspended work and its internal audit committee was planning to resign.

Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval

Critics say the proposal falls well short of what is needed to address unpaid arbitration awards.

Does a Schwab-TD combo create a Walmart of financial planning?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2019
Does a Schwab-TD combo create a Walmart of financial planning?

Custodian competitors see opportunities and risks resulting from the $26 billion deal.