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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FINTECH JUN 20, 2017
Vanguard rides robo-advice wave to $65B in assets

Personal Advisor Services, four times the size of its closest competitor, combines digital and human touch.

FINTECH JUN 16, 2017
Advisers need to get on board with the digital revolution

Both young and old clients expect to be able to have digital interactions with their advisory firm.

MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 15, 2017
Pershing to roll out a no-transaction-fee ETF platform

The platform, named FundVest ETF, will initially offer 120 ETFs.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2017
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew: DOL fiduciary rule has 'important purpose'

Mr. Lew, who served under the Obama administration from 2013 through the start of 2017, acknowledged the rule has "unintended consequences."

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 13, 2017
What should really happen at client meetings. Hint: It's not discussing investments.

Experts explain how to draw out the truest intentions and values of those who seek full financial advice.

RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2017
Mercer Advisors names Dave Welling CEO

After nine years heading the advisory firm, David Barton is out.

FINTECH JUN 13, 2017
Morgan Stanley to let financial advisers text clients

The move is part of an enhanced digital approach the firm plans to roll out in stages over the next several months.

RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2017
RIA firms ride consolidation wave

Fueled in part by succession planning among older advisers, the registered investment advisory space saw a record 44 mergers and acquisitions during the first quarter of 2017.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2017
Financial advisers do whatever it takes to avoid talking politics with clients

Polarizing political climate has advisers getting creative to turn conversations away from President Trump.

FIXED INCOME MAY 31, 2017
Illinois' financial woes present risk — and opportunity — to muni bond investors

The state's 10-year bonds carry a 4.45% yield, but come with a lot of credit risk.