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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Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

USAA will continue to operate as an insurance brokerage and banking business<a href=&quot;https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170930/FREE/170939998/armed-forces-personnel-need-the-help-of-financial-advisers&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>&#8203;&#32;</a>serving military families.

Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2018
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation

The award follows a similar award last month when former Credit Suisse broker Brian Chilton was awarded $844,621 in deferred compensation.

Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level
NEWS RIAS NOV 02, 2018
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level

While a COO is often seen as an added expense, having someone in the role can free up the CEO and help the firm grow

Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2018
Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients

Sonya Camarco pleaded guilty to forging checks, depositing clients funds into her personal accounts.