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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Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
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
RIA NEWS 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
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.

SEC panel pushes strengthening Regulation Best Interest, in line with a fiduciary duty
RIA NEWS NOV 01, 2018
SEC panel pushes strengthening Regulation Best Interest, in line with a fiduciary duty

The Investor Advisory Committee will vote Nov. 7 on suggesting the agency clarify, expand broker requirements.

Bob Oros resigns as HD Vest chief executive
RIA NEWS OCT 31, 2018
Bob Oros resigns as HD Vest chief executive

Less than two years after leaving Fidelity to lead the broker-dealer, Mr. Oros is leaving to help tend to a relative

RIA NEWS OCT 31, 2018
David Bach and Ric Edelman lock horns in cease-and-desist tit-for-tat

The former partners provide a blueprint for what can go wrong in a business relationship.

LPL recruits $800 million advisory business from Signator
RIA NEWS OCT 30, 2018
LPL recruits $800 million advisory business from Signator

Seattle First Asset Management seeks the leverage of the nation's largest independent broker-dealer

Advisers carve wealth management unit out of $16 billion asset manager
RIA NEWS OCT 30, 2018
Advisers carve wealth management unit out of $16 billion asset manager

Resonant Capital Advisors, Madison Investment Advisors cite business risks as one of the reasons for the separation.

Advisers revisit bond ladders as rates rise
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2018
Advisers revisit bond ladders as rates rise

As interest rates head higher, pushing bond prices down, advisers seek safety in individual bonds.

LPL adds 125 advisers in third quarter
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 26, 2018
LPL adds 125 advisers in third quarter

Additional brokers an improvement of both prior and year-ago quarters when the firm lost people.