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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Hillary Clinton's economic proposals trump Donald Trump's: Moody's
EQUITIES AUG 11, 2016
Hillary Clinton's economic proposals trump Donald Trump's: Moody's

Both candidates are promising lots of government spending.

Active ETFs produce few stars and even fewer fans
EQUITIES AUG 11, 2016
Active ETFs produce few stars and even fewer fans

Mutual fund firms move defensively toward active ETFs.

EQUITIES AUG 10, 2016
BlackRock chops 10 ETFs with solid returns but limited investor appeal

Plus: Central bankers have altered the financial world, the ABCs of smart-beta due diligence, and seven steps to transforming your advisory practice

FIXED INCOME AUG 10, 2016
Fed officials feel the heat heading into Jackson Hole meeting

Plus: Kitces breaks down inherited retirement assets, new money market rules, and saving for a dream vacation

EQUITIES AUG 10, 2016
A case for cash when stock prices are off the charts

Plus: The end of hedge fund fees, a mutual fund for the marijuana industry, and the economics of not getting married.

Nuveen Investments expands access to alternatives for financial advisers' wealthy clients
ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2016
Nuveen Investments expands access to alternatives for financial advisers' wealthy clients

Leaning on technology to streamline the process.

Liquid alt imposters fall to the wayside
EQUITIES AUG 09, 2016
Liquid alt imposters fall to the wayside

Investors continue to ignore market hedging strategies.

EQUITIES AUG 05, 2016
Bond bears are starting to look smart

Plus: Trump vs. Clinton tax plans, American household debt, and how to survive retirement

EQUITIES AUG 04, 2016
Nassim Taleb trots out another 'black swan' forecast

Plus: Barclays predicts bad things ahead, active v passive REIT ETFs, and there is no escaping that student loan debt

EQUITIES AUG 04, 2016
Finding safe yields above 5%

Plus: The fallout from cheap oil is widespread, the downside of a good jobs report, and drone racing