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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Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2022
Merit Financial Group acquires Triad Financial Strategies

The purchase marks Merit's 11th deal since it partnered with private equity investors in December 2020.

Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2022
Mercer Global Advisors adds $1 billion with deal for Goldstein Munger

The San Ramon, California-based family office has a history dating back to 1979.

As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose

Experts advise taking advantage of higher bond yields while bracing clients for the near certainty of a recession.

With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening
RIA NEWS SEP 28, 2022
With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening

New Schwab research shows the growing appeal of exchange-traded funds, while raising questions about whether investors are open to direct indexing.

Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy
EQUITIES SEP 26, 2022
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy

The index fund giant is making history with its first-ever shuttering of a U.S.-listed ETF, but it's not elaborating on its plans for its five other factor-based funds.

Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

Pension funds fixate on climate change
EQUITIES SEP 21, 2022
Pension funds fixate on climate change

A survey of pension fund managers responsible for nearly $2 trillion worth of assets shows asset allocation decisions are being driven by a focus on climate change and a search for yield.

As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout
EQUITIES SEP 19, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, financial advisers brace for recession fallout

Advisers are adjusting clients' portfolios to weather the recession that could result from the central bank's response to spiking prices.

Miracle Mile Advisors gets new PE backer in conjunction with $1.2 billion deal
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2022
Miracle Mile Advisors gets new PE backer in conjunction with $1.2 billion deal

The LA-based RIA notches its biggest deal to date with the purchase of Karp Capital Management, and with Corsair Capital taking Merchant's ownership stake, the deals are expected to get even bigger.