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.

Jeff Benjamin
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RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter

Acquirers say the highest-quality firms still command high valuations, while the rest are seeing new deal structures.

Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2023
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk

Despite the recent surge in equities, most market watchers expect stocks to finish the year flat or down from current levels.

More summer reading recommendations
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

Your 2023 summer reading list
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2023
Your 2023 summer reading list

Take a look at the books your colleagues are reading this summer, both for business and for pleasure.

It's time for financial advisors to help investors gain access to alts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2023
It's time for financial advisors to help investors gain access to alts

The long-outdated accredited investor rule has become a symbolic roadblock between retail investors and institutional-quality investments.