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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Advisers: Clients better off than in 2008, but Obama must go
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2012
Advisers: Clients better off than in 2008, but Obama must go

Survey reveals deep discontent with the president; onus placed on POTUS for stifling the economy

Most advisers overstating their expertise: Cerulli study
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2012
Most advisers overstating their expertise: Cerulli study

A survey of more than 1,500 financial intermediaries over the past year found "pattern of misrepresentation"

ETFS JAN 24, 2012
When trading ETFs, it pays to use limit orders

ETFs keep growing, underscoring the importance of exactly how they are bought and sold.

EQUITIES JAN 18, 2012
Global markets will take a back seat to U.S.

For U.S. equity investors, the next 12 months may be all about staying home.

Continental drifting puts U.S. investors in limbo
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2012
Continental drifting puts U.S. investors in limbo

Dithering of politicians dragging drama out; recession in Europe could last several years

Trendsetter? Motley Fool's annual report comes with freebies
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2012
Trendsetter? Motley Fool's annual report comes with freebies

Getting investors to read company literature no joking matter for the upstart — and irreverent — asset management company

'Hedge fund surrogate' generating returns of 7%-9%
ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2012
'Hedge fund surrogate' generating returns of 7%-9%

The Innovator Matrix Income Fund utilizes eight categories of pass-throughs to generate a return of 7%-9%.

EQUITIES JAN 11, 2012
Buying bonds for safety is a losing strategy: Ave Maria manager

Buying bonds for safety, when so many stocks are yielding such attractive dividends, is a losing strategy: Ave Maria manager.

RIA NEWS JAN 10, 2012
Advisers, market watchers encouraged by upbeat jobs report

Surprising jobs data a 'model mover' for some advisers
RIA NEWS JAN 10, 2012
Surprising jobs data a 'model mover' for some advisers

Positive news triggers rethinking of where markets are headed in 2012; GDP predictions revised upward