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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When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2022
When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much

Deducting fees from client portfolios can introduce the punishing long-term consequences of reverse compounding.

Asset-based advisory fees stuck between inflation and a hard place
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2022
Asset-based advisory fees stuck between inflation and a hard place

Spiking inflation adds a new twist to the concept of linking advisers' revenues to their clients' portfolios.

In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 08, 2022
In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion

Private equity-backed Alera Group acquires $3.5 billion Wharton Business Group and says it plans to buy more firms.

Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2022
Best-performing liquid alternative funds in first half

The big losses posted by both stocks and bonds so far this year have renewed interest in funds that employ alternative strategies. Here's Morningstar’s list of the best-performing liquid alts funds so far this year.

More summer reading recommendations
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2022
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday weekend, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2022
Inflation, no longer deemed transitory, puts advisers in scramble mode

The Biden administration is now saying upward pressure on prices could be the new reality, which has advisers getting more creative.

Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group buys $1.7 billion Kings Point Capital Management

The acquisition, Wealth Enhancement Group's fifth completed deal this year, boosts its total assets to $55 billion.

Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2022
Market correction puts Roth conversions on the front burner

The tax implications of an IRA conversion are far from automatic and can be difficult to forecast this early in the year.

Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2022
Creative Planning's Mallouk sees softening valuations driving more RIA deals

Creative Planning's third completed deal of the year, for Boston-based Ferris Capital, adds $755 million to its wealth management footprint.

Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory
RIAS RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2022
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory

The moving target of potential debt forgiveness, coupled with an extended payment moratorium, has advisers reading the political tea leaves for direction.