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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Hightower bulks up in Illinois with $700 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2021
Hightower bulks up in Illinois with $700 million RIA

The Chicago aggregator will seal the deal with Clear Perspective Advisors by year end.

Focus Financial adds $585 million Alley Co. to its ranks
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2021
Focus Financial adds $585 million Alley Co. to its ranks

The latest deal by the New York-based RIA aggregator follows a trend of firms wrapping up deals before year-end.

Biden's tough tax talk fuels record M&A activity
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2021
Biden's tough tax talk fuels record M&A activity

The threat of higher taxes in 2022 is giving RIAs another reason to make a deal before year-end, while the lingering Covid-19 pandemic is forcing financial advisers to focus on succession planning.

Vanguard plants flag in China with active equity fund
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 29, 2021
Vanguard plants flag in China with active equity fund

In a change of pace for the big provider of index funds, Vanguard has filed to launch an actively managed fund focused on a single country.

A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2021
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche

Colton Etherton admits he was nervous about carving out such a unique niche, but he now knows he made the right decision.

Cerity Partners adds $5 billion RIA in San Francisco
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 24, 2021
Cerity Partners adds $5 billion RIA in San Francisco

The addition of Bingham Osborn & Scarborough will push the New York-based aggregator to nearly $40 billion in total RIA assets.

Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus

Research shows technology and customization are helping investors deal with the lack of clarity in the ESG space.

On inflation, advisers hope for the best, prepare for the worst
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 22, 2021
On inflation, advisers hope for the best, prepare for the worst

With inflation spiking to a 31-year high, financial advisers are taking action in client portfolios.

Wealthspire acquires $2.7 billion Private Ocean
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 22, 2021
Wealthspire acquires $2.7 billion Private Ocean

With two deals pending, New York-based Wealthspire is approaching $17 billion in total RIA assets.

Acquisition pushes Sequoia Financial over $10 billion
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2021
Acquisition pushes Sequoia Financial over $10 billion

The Ohio-based advisory firm adds its second Buckeye State RIA this year with the purchase of NCA Financial Planners.