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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Acquisition pushes Sequoia Financial over $10 billion
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2021
Acquisition pushes Sequoia Financial over $10 billion

The Ohio-based advisory firm adds its second Buckeye State RIA this year with the purchase of NCA Financial Planners.

Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models
EQUITIES NOV 12, 2021
Breathing new life into old-school 60/40 models

As more advisers and pundits lean toward heavier allocations to stocks over bonds, there are still ways and reasons to benefit from fixed income.

CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs
RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2021
CI Financial posts record profits as it moves beyond just buying RIAs

After acquiring 25 U.S. RIAs over the past 24 months, the Toronto-based aggregator is taking a minority stake in GLASfunds, a $1 billion alternative investments platform.

Military vets best served by those who have served
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2021
Military vets best served by those who have served

In the ultimate niche advisory strategy, veterans are stepping in to help current and former members of the military navigate the nuanced world of financial planning.

CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2021
CI Financial notches 25th deal in 24 months

The Toronto-based mega buyer adds $7.5 billion Gofen and Glossberg, growing its U.S. RIA assets to $95 billion.

Carving a cryptocurrency advisory niche
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2021
Carving a cryptocurrency advisory niche

After buying his first Bitcoin six years ago for $235, Steve Larsen believes the digital currency is still a value at over $66,000.

Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes
EQUITIES NOV 08, 2021
Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes

As fund companies start to post annual tax distributions, more than 110 funds are already showing capital gains distributions of more than 20%.

Hedging inflation requires tiptoeing through TIPS
RIA NEWS NOV 03, 2021
Hedging inflation requires tiptoeing through TIPS

Treasury inflation-protected securities have become the hottest ticket in 2021 as messages about 'transitory' inflation clash with reality.

CI Financial adds $4.1 billion with acquisition of R.H. Bluestein
RIA NEWS NOV 02, 2021
CI Financial adds $4.1 billion with acquisition of R.H. Bluestein

The Canadian aggregator makes it first move into Michigan and shows no signs of slowing the rapid pace of its dealmaking.

Bitcoin investing without the roller-coaster ride
RIA NEWS NOV 02, 2021
Bitcoin investing without the roller-coaster ride

Two tech platforms team up to launch a low-volatility cryptocurrency model portfolio for less adventurous investors in digital assets.