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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Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS APR 18, 2019
Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter

Pursuit of low-cost, passive strategies sends $62 billion into Vanguard Funds, more than its three biggest competitors combined

Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 17, 2019
Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter

Chairman and CEO James Gorman expresses excitement about expanding into workplace plans with purchase of Solium.

Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

RIA succession plan takes the long view
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
RIA succession plan takes the long view

The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.

Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS APR 12, 2019
Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?

Look past the opaqueness of the portfolio and think of them as better than mutual funds.

CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2019
CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations

Critics say the program lacks structure and is too narrowly focused on passing the CFP exam.

You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2019
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk

As the risk of a recession and market pullback mounts, some advisers taking risk completely off the table.

Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm

Blue Prairie's retirement plan business gives Cerity Partners an 'end-to-end' solution.

How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2019
How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter

Investors who stayed put during the fourth-quarter market meltdown were rewarded by mid-cap managers.