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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Advisers get bullish in a bear market
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2020
Advisers get bullish in a bear market

With equities down 30%, some say it's getting too cheap to stay on the sidelines

How the COVID-19 sell-off compares with previous market slides
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2020
How the COVID-19 sell-off compares with previous market slides

While a global pandemic is scary, advisers say it may be easier for clients to understand than the financial complexities that drove the 2008 crisis

Clients keep their cool as stocks tank
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 16, 2020
Clients keep their cool as stocks tank

Some advisers are facing the challenge of dissuading clients from jumping into the market as it continues to fall

Market slide puts RIA buyers in the driver's seat
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2020
Market slide puts RIA buyers in the driver's seat

As valuations take a hit, advisers could be forced to the negotiating table

Captrust stays hungry with purchase of $5.5 billion advisory firm
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2020
Captrust stays hungry with purchase of $5.5 billion advisory firm

The deal closed just ahead of the market downturn

Eyes wide shut
INVESTING ETFS MAR 08, 2020
Eyes wide shut

Advisers have a blind spot when it comes to nontransparent ETFs

2020 Lipper Awards: ESG the big winner
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 05, 2020
2020 Lipper Awards: ESG the big winner

Calvert and MFS among the top firms recognized

Coronavirus cripples travel plans, postpones industry events
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 05, 2020
Coronavirus cripples travel plans, postpones industry events

Some at-risk employees are being asked to work from home or attend virtual meetings

Mark Tibergien retiring from Pershing's RIA custody business
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2020
Mark Tibergien retiring from Pershing's RIA custody business

Pershing's custody assets grew from $50 billion in 2010 to $822 billion at the end of last year

Vanguard: Fed rate cut a 'high-risk bet'
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 03, 2020
Vanguard: Fed rate cut a 'high-risk bet'

The fund manager's chief economist called the decision 'premature' should conditions deteriorate further