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.

Jeff Benjamin
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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2018
Morgan Stanley fights to keep fired-broker lawsuit private

Wirehouse wants author's wrongful termination claim to be handled in arbitration.

EQUITIES APR 02, 2018
Advisers tell clients market volatility is the new normal

With the S&P 500 down 2.2% on the first trading day of the second quarter, advisers reassure clients and tell them not to panic.

RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2018
Adviser's Consultant: Luring breakaway brokers to a hybrid RIA

Goss Advisors makes the case for economies of scale leading to higher payouts.

RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2018
Greg Fleming's latest venture bets on the Rockefeller brand

The Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley veteran has deep connections in the industry, which should help him as he sets out to build an independent firm with $100 billion in AUM.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2018
Barred financial planner, pastor busted for selling bogus bonds to elderly

Gregory Smith and Kirbyjon Caldwell face criminal and civil charges

RIA NEWS MAR 29, 2018
Susan Axelrod, former Finra regulator, lands at Merrill Lynch

She takes over as the wealth management group's chief supervisory officer.

RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2018
Real estate fraudsters to repay $30 million to investors

SEC settles with McKinley Mortgage, which promised secure investments and 6% returns.

RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2018
Finra panel orders Wells Fargo to pay $219K, expunge broker 'black mark'

Wells claimed the broker altered a customer's address to sell an annuity.

RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2018
TD Ameritrade has cut more than 1,100 Scottrade jobs

Consolidation following TD's $4 billion acquisition of Scottrade has resulted in a combination of layoffs and new hires.

RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2018
Fifth generation rides Edwards brands toward RIA market

Regional brokerage Benjamin F. Edwards is still in its 'first inning' of growth.