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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RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2018
They have little tolerance for sexual harassment, but most advice firms lack formal policies

Industry conferences take lead in adopting formal policies, where harassment has been a problem in the past.

Brown Advisory acquires Signature Family Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2018
Brown Advisory acquires Signature Family Wealth Advisors

Signature, a $4.3 billion family office, will keep its name after the merger.

Mercer Advisors bags its third RIA this month
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2018
Mercer Advisors bags its third RIA this month

Aggressive growth strategy pushes Mercer assets to $14.5 billion.

Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2018
Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower

Two weeks ago, public was told he was leaving top job at HD Vest after less than two years to spend time with family.

Focus Financial Partners not afraid of market volatility
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2018
Focus Financial Partners not afraid of market volatility

CEO Rudy Adolf defends business model during earnings call; shares drop 12%.

TCA by E*Trade lures Edelman Financial Engines with promise of client referrals
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2018
TCA by E*Trade lures Edelman Financial Engines with promise of client referrals

Access to clients through E*Trade's 30 branch offices drew the attention of RIA Edelman Financial Engines.

Mercer Advisors moves toward $14 billion AUM with Sigma deal
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2018
Mercer Advisors moves toward $14 billion AUM with Sigma deal

Mercer stands out as an aggressive buyer of RIAs, having done more than a dozen deals in two years.

Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2018
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors

Broker-dealer returns to investors the nearly $900,000 it gained by placing clients in higher-cost funds.

Avoiding management overload by delegating
RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2018
Avoiding management overload by delegating

Julia Carlson learned to manage her fast-growing practice by spreading responsibility and accountability across the leadership team.

USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital
RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

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