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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More advisors are jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2023
More advisors are jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon

With the cryptocurrency's price up 40% so far this year, a new report shows a doggedly bullish outlook among investors and advisors willing to look past extreme volatility.

Morgan Stanley's ETF debut strikes chord with fees, tests market with ESG focus
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 25, 2023
Morgan Stanley's ETF debut strikes chord with fees, tests market with ESG focus

Nearly a year after it announced plans to enter the ETF space, the wirehouse is banking on its Calvert brand to carry the day.

Fidelity hopes to bridge the gap between aging advisors and young investors
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2023
Fidelity hopes to bridge the gap between aging advisors and young investors

It stars with a new toolkit to help industry veterans better relate to a universe of potential clients that wants advice on its own terms.

With yields on cash climbing, advisors struggle to keep some clients in stocks
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2023
With yields on cash climbing, advisors struggle to keep some clients in stocks

Even though history suggests the best strategy has always been to stay invested for the long haul, a safe 4% return is luring more investors to the sidelines.

CI Financial's U.S. RIA enterprise continues to separate from Canadian mother ship
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 19, 2023
CI Financial's U.S. RIA enterprise continues to separate from Canadian mother ship

The firm's stock took a beating last year but is up 15% so far this year as the company navigates its U.S. growth strategy.

Zoe Financial referral program evolves into one-stop practice management platform
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 18, 2023
Zoe Financial referral program evolves into one-stop practice management platform

The Zoe Wealth Platform charges a fee based on advisory assets for everything an RIA needs to work with clients.

Bitcoin rally shows cryptocurrency resilience after FTX debacle
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 17, 2023
Bitcoin rally shows cryptocurrency resilience after FTX debacle

The digital currency is up 26% over the past month, while some crypto miners are up 125% this year.

Commonwealth recruits $1 billion team from Edward Jones
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2023
Commonwealth recruits $1 billion team from Edward Jones

Temple, Texas-based Cedarwood Financial Partners specializes in retirement planning services.

Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 13, 2023
Fidelity tracks M&A trend of more deals involving smaller RIAs

A new report on 2022 dealmaking shows a growing number of acquisitions of firms with less than $500 million under management.

Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Fed policy puts bonds on front burner as advisors see myriad ways to capture yield

Coming off a horrific year for bonds, the table has been set for both simple and creative fixed-income opportunities.