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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Hightower adds $1.6 billion TC Wealth Partners
RIA NEWS JAN 04, 2022
Hightower adds $1.6 billion TC Wealth Partners

The deal, which closed Dec. 31, includes the acquisition of Trust Company of Illinois, which is a subsidiary of Chicago-based TC Wealth.

DoubleLine puts ETFs on the docket for 2022
ETFS JAN 03, 2022
DoubleLine puts ETFs on the docket for 2022

The $137 billion bond shop has filed to launch two ETFs, one of which is similar to a strategy it already subadvises for State Street.

Prospect of rate hikes puts 2022 economy, markets in clearer focus
EQUITIES JAN 03, 2022
Prospect of rate hikes puts 2022 economy, markets in clearer focus

Market watchers temper expectations for equity performance this year, but say risk assets still trump bonds.

Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not
RIA NEWS JAN 03, 2022
Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not

With simulations showing extreme projected portfolio outcomes, some financial advisers won't even use Monte Carlo modeling for their younger clients for fear of looking silly.

Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG
RIA NEWS DEC 22, 2021
Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG

As investing becomes increasingly political, investors will have to balance good feelings against good performance.

ETFs set another record  in race to take over mutual funds
EQUITIES DEC 20, 2021
ETFs set another record in race to take over mutual funds

In stride with record net inflows, the ETF industry is launching new funds and finding creative ways to take market share from the legacy mutual fund space.

Capital Group, Federated plant flags in ETF land
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2021
Capital Group, Federated plant flags in ETF land

Traditional fund complexes are succumbing to the pressure to offer ETFs alongside more expensive mutual funds.

Schwab to offer T. Rowe institutional shares commission-free
RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2021
Schwab to offer T. Rowe institutional shares commission-free

Five years after competitor Fidelity launched its no-transaction-fee platform for institutional shares, Schwab is following suit in a similar deal with T. Rowe Price.

CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree
RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2021
CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree

The Toronto aggregator announced a twofer that combines for $10 billion in assets under management. The deals push CI’s U.S. footprint to $115 billion in assets.

Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2021
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas

The year-end buying binge continues as RIAs rush to close deals ahead of President Joe Biden's anticipated tax hikes next year.