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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SVB failure leaves advisors, analysts questioning deeper risks in US banking system
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2023
SVB failure leaves advisors, analysts questioning deeper risks in US banking system

The California bank's problems show how higher interest rates make it harder to keep deposits on the books.

Pursuit of scale pushes $5.8 billion Monroe Vos into welcoming arms of Captrust
RIA NEWS MAR 09, 2023
Pursuit of scale pushes $5.8 billion Monroe Vos into welcoming arms of Captrust

The co-founder of the Houston-based registered investment advisor said $6 billion in size isn't what it used to be.

Creative Planning adds $1 billion Memphis RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2023
Creative Planning adds $1 billion Memphis RIA

Telarray Advisors, which has 18 employees, describes Creative Planning as a 'perfect match.'

Advisors flock to ETF that upends traditional value investing metrics
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2023
Advisors flock to ETF that upends traditional value investing metrics

Pacer's COWZ ETF has grown to $13 billion by screening for free cash flow yields to identify intangible assets.

Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2023
Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder

Critics say Morgan Stanley's big launch of six Calvert ETFs was poorly timed in an environment where ESG has become a political football.

Altruist hopes its fintech muscle helps it compete against custodial giants
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 02, 2023
Altruist hopes its fintech muscle helps it compete against custodial giants

The three-year-old fintech platform brings its custody and clearing business in-house for what it promises will be a fully integrated digital experience for RIAs.

Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive

A Cerulli report shows how the so-called smart money is generally increasing exposure to active strategies.

Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2023
Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice

Michigan-based Innovia Wealth concentrates on entrepreneurs who are on the brink of striking it rich.

Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms
RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2023
Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state's largest advisory firms

Brian Wood, Michael Peebles and DeAnn Gann are joining Legacy from Arvest Bank and will open a new office in Northeast Arkansas.

Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation
RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2023
Slowdown in M&A threatens decade-long streak of increasing RIA consolidation

The number of deals in the first two months of this year is down from the same period last year, but deal trackers are calling it a reversion to normal M&A levels.