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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INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 25, 2013
Doll, Coté: Despite Washington noise, bull market alive and well

Two industry heavyweights love equities, but hate Washington politics, Obamacare.

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 22, 2013
Iran nuke accord is already moving markets

Plus: Fed taper could hit savers hard, new scrutiny on company stock in K plans, the stocks hedge funds love and Consumer Report's annual "naughty and nice" list. All in today's Breakfast with Benjamin.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2013
Market mania has advisers reaching for tranquilizers

With the equity markets hitting record highs, here's what the experts say about how you can avoid overreacting

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 20, 2013
Do your clients really need long-term care insurance?

What's <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin reading this morning? Whether your clients need long-term care insurance, hedge funds loading up on GM stock, Greenspan calls Bitcoin a bubble, JPMorgan confirms cardholders were hacked and Britain gets bullish. Breakfast with Benjamin is served.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2013
Advisers meet record-setting rally with joy and skepticism

As the stock market reaches new milestones, advisers are enjoying the ride but are ready to cut and run when things change.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2013
Long-term budget deal? Advisers say 'slim chance'

An <i>InvestmentNews</i> survey finds little adviser hope for a long-term budget deal. 53% of the survey's respondents blame President Obama for the political mess, and both parties' respondents feel disillusioned with their representatives.

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 19, 2013
When undervalued stocks are expensive

How to find undervalued stocks in a bull market. Plus, Bitcoin (yes, Bitcoin) gets legit; big investors licking their chops at BofA $8.5B settlement proposal; some good news for Madoff victims; and welcome back cap gain distributions. Curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.

INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 18, 2013
Buffett sitting pretty in hedge fund bet, but strategy leaves much to be desired

Recent history shows why and how diversification and active strategies not only work but are necessary.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2013
Markets rally to new highs, but financial advisers urge caution

Investors need a Plan B for 'when things change,' and to be ready to 'cut and run'

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 15, 2013
JPMorgan feels Twitter's doubled-edged sword

After big IPO hit, the bank learns the hard way how not to use social media