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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LPL starts dividend program with $2-per-share payment
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2012
LPL starts dividend program with $2-per-share payment

LPL's special dividend will be payable May 25 and will be followed by a regular quarterly dividend starting at 12 cents per share.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2012
There must be 50 ways to lift your standards: CFA Institute

Financial analyst organization to unveil 'integrity list'; loftier code of conduct 'meant to be a gut check'

Legacy of Occupy Wall Street? Green funds see more green
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2012
Legacy of Occupy Wall Street? Green funds see more green

Environmentally responsible investing sees uptick in interest following protest movement; same thing for socially aware funds

New stock index lets you invest in Occupy Wall Street
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2012
New stock index lets you invest in Occupy Wall Street

Limited to companies that have drawn the ire of protestors

Congress will kick tax can down the road: Valliere
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 25, 2012
Congress will kick tax can down the road: Valliere

Believes Bush tax cuts will not be allowed to expire; 'mother' of uncertainty for investors

RIA NEWS APR 24, 2012
Natural gas glut creating opportunities for savvy investors

Commodities not your run-of-the-mill hedge: Highbridge PM
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2012
Commodities not your run-of-the-mill hedge: Highbridge PM

Raw materials also offer inflation protection and exposure to emerging economies, says Nodelman

Cheap natural gas has these stocks burning it up
RIA NEWS APR 19, 2012
Cheap natural gas has these stocks burning it up

Falling prices a boon to companies that convert engines to run off the cheaper fuel, says portfolio manager

Natural resources a natural selection for investors
RIA NEWS APR 19, 2012
Natural resources a natural selection for investors

Evolving world has fewer raw materials, but more demand; time to pounce, fund manager says

Middle Kingdom central to balanced portfolio: Malkiel
EMERGING MARKETS APR 17, 2012
Middle Kingdom central to balanced portfolio: Malkiel

Princeton professor warns investors not to give short shrift to the big country; China growth rate 'most incredible' ever