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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When investment performance is too good to be true
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 10, 2018
When investment performance is too good to be true

Morningstar reported a Great-West Financial bond fund returned 7.1% in the third quarter— except it didn't.

Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS OCT 09, 2018
Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

Addition of three veteran advisers brings Baird's 2018 recruiting count to 40.

Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2018
Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end

No replacement has yet been named for the 32-year Fidelity veteran.

FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice
NEWS RIAS OCT 04, 2018
FPA welcomes conference attendees with #MeToo notice

Annual meeting includes new harassment policy aimed at avoiding uncomfortable situations.

New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2018
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers

'Behavioralists' outpace their colleagues in such areas as net client growth rates and referrals.

Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers
NEWS RIAS OCT 01, 2018
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers

Five deals in five months lift the fledgling hybrid RIA to $5.5 billion.

Helpful hints on working with nonprofits
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2018
Helpful hints on working with nonprofits

Gaining a nonprofit client can be a 'slow burn,' especially if it's an all-volunteer organization.

XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth

Membership is growing by leaps and bounds.

Tips on special-needs planning
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Tips on special-needs planning

Key points include balancing the family's needs with those of the disabled person, planning for two generations and maximizing government benefits

Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2018
Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial

Combined financial planning operation gives the firm an expanded footprint in the San Francisco area.