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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Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far
NEWS RIAS FEB 17, 2023
Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far

A relatively smoother ride in the financial markets this year should allow advisors and their clients to breathe a sigh of relief.

Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business
NEWS RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Dynasty Financial, in first-ever acquisition, picks up TruClarity's breakaway business

Dynasty currently has 35 job openings, and CEO Shirl Penney said TruClarity's people, including CEO Pamela Stross, were a big part of its appeal.

Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal
NEWS RIAS FEB 16, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquires Zeke Capital Advisors in $5 billion deal

The purchase of Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Zeke will push Sequoia's assets under management to more than $15 billion.

Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 15, 2023
Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund

The mega fund complex known for passive strategies is removing two active mutual funds from its lineup.

Fund companies, in no-win situation, test shareholder proxy voting
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 10, 2023
Fund companies, in no-win situation, test shareholder proxy voting

BlackRock, Schwab, Vanguard and State Street could be inviting a political backlash with proxy voting campaigns aimed at avoiding a political backlash.

Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning
NEWS RIAS FEB 10, 2023
Alan Moore stepping down as CEO of AdvicePay to become full-time CEO of XY Planning

The 35-year-old co-founder of AdvicePay and XY Planning said he got the AdvicePay board's blessing late last year to make the transition.

Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2023
Northern Trust Asset Management fills president vacancy with BlackRock veteran

Daniel Gamba starts work as president of the $1.2 trillion asset manager on April 3.

Bond managers see 2023 as stark contrast from carnage last year
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS FEB 07, 2023
Bond managers see 2023 as stark contrast from carnage last year

DoubleLine's Jeff Sherman and BlackRock's Steve Laipply see many opportunities in the fixed-income market.

Mutual fund companies can no longer ignore ETFs
INVESTING ETFS FEB 07, 2023
Mutual fund companies can no longer ignore ETFs

Active managers American Funds and T. Rowe Price are finding success as newcomers to the exchange-traded fund space.

Direct indexing touted as client prospecting tool
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2023
Direct indexing touted as client prospecting tool

The product can benefit any investor with a taxable account, not just the wealthiest clients, says a panelist at the ETF Exchange conference.