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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Smart money is pouring into fixed income
RIA NEWS APR 19, 2019
Smart money is pouring into fixed income

Tighter yield spreads, market risk and the threat of higher taxes are seen driving financial advisers toward bonds.

Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 18, 2019
Vanguard sees nearly half of all fund inflows in first quarter

Pursuit of low-cost, passive strategies sends $62 billion into Vanguard Funds, more than its three biggest competitors combined

Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter
WIREHOUSES APR 17, 2019
Morgan Stanley rides wealth management train to solid first quarter

Chairman and CEO James Gorman expresses excitement about expanding into workplace plans with purchase of Solium.

Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

RIA succession plan takes the long view
RIA NEWS APR 15, 2019
RIA succession plan takes the long view

The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.

Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 12, 2019
Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?

Look past the opaqueness of the portfolio and think of them as better than mutual funds.

You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2019
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk

As the risk of a recession and market pullback mounts, some advisers taking risk completely off the table.

CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2019
CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations

Critics say the program lacks structure and is too narrowly focused on passing the CFP exam.

Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm

Blue Prairie's retirement plan business gives Cerity Partners an 'end-to-end' solution.