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 shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage

The reported $2 billion deal could close within a month, adding 100,000 new clients to Schwab's adviser referral program.

National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut

The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.

ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows
INVESTING ESG JUL 12, 2019
ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows

Advisers and investors take notice as more funds achieve three-year track records showing solid performance.

Ariel Investments promotes Mellody Hobson to co-CEO
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2019
Ariel Investments promotes Mellody Hobson to co-CEO

Chicago-based asset manager becomes a role model for leadership diversity

Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

World bond index adds climate-risk screen
INVESTING ESG JUL 09, 2019
World bond index adds climate-risk screen

U.S. takes the biggest hit when the index of government bonds is weighted by climate risk factors.

Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2019
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing

Momentum is on the side of legalization at the federal level

RIA acquisitions on record pace, despite sometimes volatile markets
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2019
RIA acquisitions on record pace, despite sometimes volatile markets

Echelon Partners is predicting M&A activity in RIA space will be up 11% in 2019.

Morningstar emphasizes fees, performance in upgrade of fund ratings
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2019
Morningstar emphasizes fees, performance in upgrade of fund ratings

Changes to forward-looking analysts' ratings could lead to more downgrades than upgrades