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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FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition
NEWS RIAS JUL 17, 2023
Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition

The New Jersey-based mega RIA is adding $17 billion by buying Veritable from Affiliated Managers Group.

DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies
NEWS RIAS JUL 14, 2023
DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies

The $614 billion asset manager is applying a full-court press to take advantage of an expired Vanguard patent.

Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2023
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit

Top exec says firm changed direction as platform posed too much competition for its legacy insurance side.

Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 11, 2023
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies

Hedging equities with option income loses some luster, but still works for certain clients.

RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2023
RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter

Acquirers say the highest-quality firms still command high valuations, while the rest are seeing new deal structures.

Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.