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.

Jeff Benjamin
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Investors see inflation as top concern
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 13, 2022
Investors see inflation as top concern

Research from State Street Global Advisors exposes a generational divide when it comes to seeking out financial advice.

Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2022
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling

Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.

AmeriFlex RIA acquisition model aims to keep sellers on board
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2022
AmeriFlex RIA acquisition model aims to keep sellers on board

The aggressive startup has plans to acquire more than 300 RIAs within three years, and its model even includes an option to reverse the sale of an RIA.

As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2022
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January

The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.

Smaller RIAs weathered the pandemic better than larger firms, DeVoe reports
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 08, 2022
Smaller RIAs weathered the pandemic better than larger firms, DeVoe reports

The key to success is maintaining employee connections and getting people back to the office.

Inflationary trend lands advisers in unfamiliar territory
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 24, 2022
Inflationary trend lands advisers in unfamiliar territory

The Biden administration's plan to cancel billions in student debt could drive inflation even higher.

$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2022
$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA

A desire to act in the best interests of the firm's clients leads to launch of Moran Wealth Management in Naples, Florida, with 36 employees.

Hightower leverages life of obscure artist to deliver message for women
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2022
Hightower leverages life of obscure artist to deliver message for women

A client event features the life and art of Suzie Zuzek, the woman who designed the fabrics used in Lilly Pulitzer's clothing line.

Massachusetts securities chief goes after single-stock ETFs
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2022
Massachusetts securities chief goes after single-stock ETFs

William Galvin announced a 'sweep' of firms offering the new ETFs, which he compared to gambling at a casino.

Team managing $2 billion splits from Ameritas
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 17, 2022
Team managing $2 billion splits from Ameritas

TFB Advisors spins off from Tax Favored Benefits as a new hybrid RIA, staffed by six advisers who had worked for years at Ameritas.