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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Schwab-TD deal could create 'repapering nightmare' for thousands of RIAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Schwab-TD deal could create 'repapering nightmare' for thousands of RIAs

The anticipated $26 billion transaction will likely shutter one of the big custodial platforms.

TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal

Charles Schwab Corp. acquisition of TD would create $5 trillion brokerage operation.

What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business

The pros and cons of one firm potentially owning more than half the industry's custody business.

Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

CEO transition at First Command Financial Services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services

The $29 billion hybrid spent three years planning the change in top management.

Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund

Portfolio manager Tim Leary admits it isn't always easy being green

RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade

Some argue the numbers are inflated because they don't factor in advisers 'dying with their boots on.'

Mariner Wealth Advisors gets into the cash management business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Mariner Wealth Advisors gets into the cash management business

As cash stockpiles mount, the $31 billion RIA builds a portal to increasing wallet share.

Making a 60/40 portfolio work when bond yields are low
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2019
Making a 60/40 portfolio work when bond yields are low

Advisers get creative with alternatives to traditional fixed income, but say portfolios still need ballast.

Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas walks the talk on diversity in financial services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 12, 2019
Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas walks the talk on diversity in financial services

A role model and a mentor who believes in paying it forward and back.