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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RIA NEWS MAY 26, 2017
RIA models retainer fees after a McDonald's menu

Clients decide from packaged options and staggered price list how many services they want to pay for.

RIA NEWS MAY 26, 2017
Fee pressure has RIAs considering moving from AUM to retainer model

Asset-based pricing still rules, but retainers are expected to gain ground.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2017
Plan advisers give stable value another look

By mandating that nongovernment money funds add special fees, redemption restrictions and floating net-asset values, the SEC has given plan advisers a reason to reassess the cash management options in company-sponsored plans.

RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2017
LPL leads a big quarter for broker-dealer moves

Two whopper transitions drive up the average team size to $269M AUM.

RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2017
Focus Financial inks record RIA deal with SCS Financial

$16.5 billion RIA marks the 10th deal this year and largest ever for the roll-up firm

ALTERNATIVES MAY 11, 2017
Trump's tax plan could fuel rally in MLP investments

Investors in the pass-through entities would benefit from a 15% tax cap.

RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2017
RIA consolidation hits new high in first quarter

Smaller firms are becoming bigger targets of banks, consolidators and larger RIAs.

RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2017
Once dominant, bank custodians still hold a coveted slice of RIA market

With less than 20% market share, banks promote safety in targeting high-end RIAs.

FIXED INCOME MAY 05, 2017
OppenheimerFunds stays uniquely committed to Puerto Rico's muni bonds

Big bets by the Rochester muni bond team lead to feast-or-famine performance record.

RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2017
Dynasty Financial lures breakaways with new financing deal

New lending program marks Dynasty's first foray into ownership stake.