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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Cambridge Associates reaches diversity milestone: half of leadership team are women
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2019
Cambridge Associates reaches diversity milestone: half of leadership team are women

Ashby Hatch's promotion means that seven of the 14 members of the leadership team are female.

Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2019
Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance

Citing Vanguard's research, Morningstar says advisers need to emphasize the value of behavioral coaching over portfolio management

A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser

New York-based firm reaches $3 billion under management with latest addition.

Advisory fees push commissions further into the background
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Advisory fees push commissions further into the background

Fee-based advice is not perfect, but most clients prefer it over a commission-based option

Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception

His struggle to attract assets shows how low fees and passive investing have brought star managers back down to earth.

Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved

Leon LaBrecque's deliberate venture into succession planning landed him and his 1,400 clients in a good place.

Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers

IBD agrees to repay customers $1.9 million in addition to a $225,000 fine