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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Edelman Financial Engines acquires $680 million Smart Investor
RIA NEWS AUG 03, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines acquires $680 million Smart Investor

Boston-based Edelman gets its second deal under its belt and says it's settling in to become a more aggressive buyer of RIAs.

Mariner moves into community bank asset management with $8.6 billion deal
RIA NEWS AUG 02, 2022
Mariner moves into community bank asset management with $8.6 billion deal

The acquisition of Michigan-based Heber Fuger Wendin gives Mariner Wealth Advisors access to a new corner of the financial services industry.

Sensing a market bottom, wealthy investors are moving back into stocks
EQUITIES AUG 02, 2022
Sensing a market bottom, wealthy investors are moving back into stocks

A July survey of Tiger 21 members shows a renewed appetite for stocks that's being compared to the buying that occurred at the market bottom in 2009.

Courting clients with cigars and whiskey
RIA NEWS AUG 01, 2022
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey

Rather than free chicken dinners, Ameriprise's Eric Reinhold prefers the slow burn of bonding with clients over a fine cigar and top-shelf spirits.

Alera Group notches third acquisition in as many months
RIA NEWS AUG 01, 2022
Alera Group notches third acquisition in as many months

The purchase of Johnson Brunetti, a retirement and investment specialist with $1.5 billion in assets, keeps private equity-backed Alera on track for its goal of hitting $10 billion in assets within a year.

Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2022
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas

The adviser targets younger corporate executives and parents whose children have special needs.

Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options
RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2022
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options

In the wake of the 12-year bull market, some financial planners and clients are getting their first look at the flip side of equity compensation.

Captrust rejoins the M&A game with $4 billion deal
RIA NEWS JUL 26, 2022
Captrust rejoins the M&A game with $4 billion deal

The addition of Frontier Wealth Management marks the first acquisition of 2022 for Raleigh, North Carolina-based Captrust.

Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs
RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2022
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs

Flavia Trento says an 'accident in geography' opened her eyes to the opportunities in the innovation economy.

Carson Group snags another exec from LPL
RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2022
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL

Former LPL exec Burt White recruits Ryan Detrick for Carson Group's newly created role of chief market strategist.