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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Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers

In this J.D. Power survey, advisers rated their firms on qualities such as client support, compensation and firm leadership.

Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2018
Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial

Kloman, currently the firm's CFO, will succeed Rich Hunter by year-end

Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2018
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch

Cresset Capital Management is adding a family office to its 1-year-old practice.

Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
Buzz Aldrin dust-up highlights the challenges facing older clients

A revocable trust with a co-trustee might have averted the former astronaut's battle with two of his children.

From asset manager to holistic planner
RIA NEWS JUN 22, 2018
From asset manager to holistic planner

30-year-old Boston advisory firm rebrands as Prio Wealth and refocuses on clients.

Advisor Group acquires Signator Investors and plans on folding it into Royal Alliance
RIA NEWS JUN 21, 2018
Advisor Group acquires Signator Investors and plans on folding it into Royal Alliance

Advisor Group takes 'orphan' broker-dealer off the hands of John Hancock Financial Services.

Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets

Personalized letters to friends and family can help clients resolve personal issues while also explaining their estate plan.

Merrill Lynch fined $42 million for misleading customers
WIREHOUSES JUN 19, 2018
Merrill Lynch fined $42 million for misleading customers

In addition to the practice of 'masking' trades, the wirehouse went to extremes to cover up the wrongdoing.

WIREHOUSES JUN 15, 2018
Merrill re-evaluates commission ban in retirement accounts

The wirehouse's wealth management group announces a fresh look at the ban now that the DOL rule is on the brink of death.

ETFS JUN 14, 2018
Fidelity hedges the Fed by expanding into factor-based bond ETFs

High-yield and low-duration strategies will seek specific investment outcomes.