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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Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 12, 2017
Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways

The chief executive of Ritholtz Wealth Management has benefited from a strong online presence in terms of building his client base, but also in recruiting top talent.

TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets

First-quarter volume was up 11%, in part because of president-elect's frequent social media activity

Fred Alger Management scoops up Boston-based asset manager
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 11, 2017
Fred Alger Management scoops up Boston-based asset manager

Boutique shop Weatherbie Capital will manage a couple of Alger's mutual funds.

RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs

Multiple forces are driving industry consolidation.

RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups

From Black Friday Focus Group to the Goddesses of Financial Planning, it's about sharing ideas.

Health savings accounts front and center amid Obamacare repeal efforts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2017
Health savings accounts front and center amid Obamacare repeal efforts

With most versions of the plans aimed at replacing Obamacare including higher deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses, HSAs could represent a tradeoff in terms of costs.

Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2017
Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator

CEO Rob Francais turns RIA sellers into owners

Veteran PNC Wealth Management rep goes independent
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2017
Veteran PNC Wealth Management rep goes independent

$300M adviser launches firm in Naples, Fla., to serve affluent individuals and families.

NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2017
Aspiriant picks up $850M Silicon Valley RIA

Firm's `100-year-plan' includes future deals in March and June, says CEO Rob Francais.