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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Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2019
Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships

Tighter margins for custodians call into question RIAs riding for free.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2019
Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships

Tighter margins for custodians call into question RIAs riding for free.

ETrade hints at commission cuts on social media
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade hints at commission cuts on social media

Brokerage responds to Twitter calls for fee cuts with promises of 'more details coming soon'

ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero

Its decision follows a day of hints on social media that such a move was imminent.

ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero

Its decision follows a day of hints on social media that such a move was imminent.

Schwab cuts online brokerage fees to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2019
Schwab cuts online brokerage fees to zero

U.S. stocks, ETFs and options will be free to trade on the platform starting next Monday.

Traders punish Schwab, TD, ETrade for move away from commissions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2019
Traders punish Schwab, TD, ETrade for move away from commissions

The market sees Schwab's announcement of commission-free trading as a direct hit to revenues.

TD Ameritrade fires back at Schwab by cutting commissions to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2019
TD Ameritrade fires back at Schwab by cutting commissions to zero

After seeing its stock price drop 25%, TD charges headlong into the latest low-fee battle.

Schwab cuts online brokerage fees to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2019
Schwab cuts online brokerage fees to zero

U.S. stocks, ETFs and options will be free to trade on the platform starting next Monday.

Traders punish Schwab, TD, ETrade for move away from commissions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2019
Traders punish Schwab, TD, ETrade for move away from commissions

The market sees Schwab's announcement of commission-free trading as a direct hit to revenues.