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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Southwestern Investment Group is latest RIA to partner with private equity
RIA NEWS JAN 25, 2022
Southwestern Investment Group is latest RIA to partner with private equity

The Tennessee-based firm has sold a minority stake to Merchant Investment Management, citing the need to build scale in the fast-consolidating wealth management industry.

Baird adds $18 billion with acquisition of Hefren-Tillotson
RIA NEWS JAN 25, 2022
Baird adds $18 billion with acquisition of Hefren-Tillotson

Hefren-Tillotson will add 90 financial advisers working out of six Pittsburgh-area offices to the more than 1,300 advisers in Baird's private wealth management business.

Wealthspire kicks off rebranding efforts in wealth management build-out
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2022
Wealthspire kicks off rebranding efforts in wealth management build-out

Lenox Wealth Advisors became Wealthspire over the weekend, with Private Capital Group and Private Ocean the next firms under NFP's umbrella to see name changes.

With $84 trillion wealth transfer coming, advisers should be licking their chops
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 21, 2022
With $84 trillion wealth transfer coming, advisers should be licking their chops

Cerulli research shows mountains of wealth will be looking for a home over the next 20 years.

Dynasty Financial IPO raises questions about future of platform
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2022
Dynasty Financial IPO raises questions about future of platform

While private equity investors have an unquenchable thirst for wealth management, the public markets haven't always been kind to wealth management companies.

After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals
RIA NEWS JAN 19, 2022
After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals

Eight of the 11 acquisitions Captrust did last year involved wealth management firms, a trend that Rush Benton says will continue.

Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches
RIA NEWS JAN 14, 2022
Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches

Justin Green, founder of AssistFP, has learned that developing a niche is an evolutionary process.

Providing financial advice to adult entertainers is this adviser's mission
RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2022
Providing financial advice to adult entertainers is this adviser's mission

Lindsey Swanson leverages search engine optimization and 'in your face' messaging to develop an advisory niche among the 'stigmatized' world of adult entertainers.

RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2022
RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22

As firms chase scale with bigger and bigger deals, RIA sellers are enjoying the ride of record-level valuations.

Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA
RIA NEWS JAN 04, 2022
Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA

Inspire Advisors recruits a $250 million duo from Financial Engines with promise that it will never require vaccines.