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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CI Financial acquires $3.4 billion Ohio-based RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2021
CI Financial acquires $3.4 billion Ohio-based RIA

The addition of Budros Ruhlin & Roe will give the Toronto-based aggregator a total of $74 billion in U.S. wealth management assets.

A chance meeting leads an adviser to a bountiful niche practice
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2021
A chance meeting leads an adviser to a bountiful niche practice

As a rookie adviser, Vidal Peoples met a doctor in need of comprehensive financial planning. He taps into the kind of professionals whose incomes can skyrocket but are also saddled with mountains of student loan debt.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2021 Lifetime Achievement Winner: Shundrawn Thomas
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2021
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2021 Lifetime Achievement Winner: Shundrawn Thomas

The efforts of Shundrawn Thomas might seem almost subtle, but they are not. In fact, little about Thomas, the president of Northern Trust Asset Management, is subdued, although his demeanor and general presentation suggest otherwise.

Gensler comments open floodgates for Bitcoin fund filings
INVESTING ETFS AUG 05, 2021
Gensler comments open floodgates for Bitcoin fund filings

The SEC chairman's nod toward '40 Act crypto funds is the only opening the ETF space needed.

Alerian acquisition pushes ETF development to the next level
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 04, 2021
Alerian acquisition pushes ETF development to the next level

By joining forces with ETF Trends and ETF Database, Alerian seeks to become a powerful force that helps ETF providers stay ahead of the curve.

A socialist adviser helps far-left clients accumulate wealth while fighting for financial fairness
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
A socialist adviser helps far-left clients accumulate wealth while fighting for financial fairness

Zach Teutsch is proof socialists aren’t always averse to accumulating wealth as long as they can still fight the good fight against capitalism.

Hightower adds $2 billion DC-based advisory firm
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2021
Hightower adds $2 billion DC-based advisory firm

With the acquisition of Farr Miller & Washington, Hightower will install founder Michael Farr as its new chief market strategist.

Wells Fargo Asset Management rebrands with new CEO
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
Wells Fargo Asset Management rebrands with new CEO

Legg Mason vet Joe Sullivan is bullish on the future of Allspring Global Investments. The $604 billion asset management arm of Wells Fargo & Co. is being acquired for $2.1 billion by GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners.

Focus Financial continues expansion into Canada
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2021
Focus Financial continues expansion into Canada

Acquisition of Toronto-based Gavin Hockey Wealth Specialists gives Focus Financial another foothold in a market moving toward independence.

As in-person conferences restart, attendees want one thing above all else
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 22, 2021
As in-person conferences restart, attendees want one thing above all else

New report shows financial adviser conference attendees are less impressed with sponsor status than they are with solid content from those sponsors.