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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Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2023
Captrust expands Nashville footprint with $2.3 billion deal

TrustCore marks Captrust's second acquisition in Nashville and the firm's 63rd deal since 2006.

Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Hungry private equity investors steer acquisitions toward smaller RIAs

The latest report from Echelon Partners shows a gradual slowdown in deal activity, which continues to be dominated by PE-backed buyers.

Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2023
Ben Harrison is suddenly alone at top of Pershing's custody business

The departure of his co-head, Maura Creekmore, leaves the popular executive solely in charge of Pershing's Wealth Solutions business.

Look before leaping into value stocks
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 10, 2023
Look before leaping into value stocks

Financial advisors express mixed views of the momentum of value versus growth stocks heading into the new year.

New ETF bets on companies led by women
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 09, 2023
New ETF bets on companies led by women

Hypatia Women CEO ETF leverages the logic that female executives represent a rare level of excellence when it comes to leadership and management skills.

Finding potential upside in markets and the economy
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 09, 2023
Finding potential upside in markets and the economy

Market watchers take the long view in forecasting the year ahead because the immediate future looks dicey.

Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2023
Vanguard's efforts to navigate politics of ESG could be blueprint for others

Last month's decision to exit the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative puts Vanguard in a spotlight it was likely trying to avoid.

Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 05, 2023
Focus Financial partner deal expands access to alternative investments

Chicago firms Kovitz and Origin will combine real estate investment expertise, creating greater access across the Focus network.

After rough ride in '22, 60/40 portfolio looks poised for solid '23
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 05, 2023
After rough ride in '22, 60/40 portfolio looks poised for solid '23

The same Fed policy that hurt fixed income last year is likely to make it the ballast for portfolios for the year ahead.

Alera Group continues aggressive acquisition pace with $2.8 billion deal
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 04, 2023
Alera Group continues aggressive acquisition pace with $2.8 billion deal

The purchase of Virginia-based Ascent Group keeps Alera on track to meet its goal of reaching $10 billion in AUM this year.