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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2017
Adviser or advisor? The debate rages on

Those on both sides of the argument are convinced they're right and that the integrity, respectability and internet searchability of the industry rests on a well-paced "e" or "o."

NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2017
Advisor vs. Adviser: The "Os" have it!

An InvestmentNews survey of more than 550 readers found that nearly 83% refer to themselves as an "advisor," versus 17% who call themselves an "adviser."

Morningstar makes bid to offer mutual funds for exclusive use of advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2017
Morningstar makes bid to offer mutual funds for exclusive use of advisers

The research firm wants to launch sub-advised, in-house funds with lower fees that financial planners can throw into managed account portfolios.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2017
Nasdaq courts advisers with new private-equity trading platform

Marketplace promises PE rarities: liquidity and lower investment minimums.

NEWS RIAS MAR 06, 2017
Fidelity puts David Canter in charge of RIA segment

Replaces Bob Oros, who departed in January.

NEWS RIAS MAR 06, 2017
Tighter SEC budget likely to keep RIA audits few and far between

RETIREMENT TAX MAR 03, 2017
Advisers' expectations for Trump's tax reform high

Hope and expectations for both corporate and individual tax reform are running high among financial advisers, many of whom believe real progress can get done as early as this year.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 02, 2017
Adviser's tweet about widow of fallen Navy SEAL sends firm into crisis PR mode

The incident introduces yet another example of how not to use social media.

NEWS RIAS FEB 28, 2017
RIAs embrace the tough-love feedback of advisory boards

Letting clients help direct practice management decisions can have many upsides.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 27, 2017
Financial advisers bristle at SEC's pitch to redefine 'accredited investor'

Most think the net-worth limits should be raised, not lowered, when it comes to private and exotic products.