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.

Jeff Benjamin
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Can nontransparent ETFs save active management?
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 28, 2020
Can nontransparent ETFs save active management?

Asset managers have high hopes for the new type of wrapper, expected to hit the market in the next few weeks

Low fees should serve as wake-up call for advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2020
Low fees should serve as wake-up call for advisers

ETF conference drives home the point that advisers need to identify their value to clients

CFRA ups its game on ETF research
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 27, 2020
CFRA ups its game on ETF research

New analysis uses machine learning for a closer look at underlying holdings

ETrade growth plan sends mixed messages
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2020
ETrade growth plan sends mixed messages

After a disappointing fourth quarter, the company's focus is on capturing RIAs leaving Schwab and TD

Free trading hits TD hard
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2020
Free trading hits TD hard

On the flip side, while profits are down, TD Ameritrade's trading volume has spiked to levels the company has never seen before

Creative Planning's latest acquisition feeds record-setting merger activity
RIA NEWS JAN 22, 2020
Creative Planning's latest acquisition feeds record-setting merger activity

The $48 billion RIA adds another $618 million with Stratford Consulting deal

Another major boost for ESG investing
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2020
Another major boost for ESG investing

MSCI rolls out principles of sustainable investing

Put podcasting on the to-do list for 2020
FINTECH JAN 17, 2020
Put podcasting on the to-do list for 2020

The trick is knowing your message and finding your voice.

Helping clients understand why they aren't beating the S&P 500
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2020
Helping clients understand why they aren't beating the S&P 500

In the best of times, advisers have to remind clients about the worst of times

Fidelity rides outsourcing trend with four more model portfolios
EQUITIES JAN 15, 2020
Fidelity rides outsourcing trend with four more model portfolios

Asset manager introduces 21 model portfolios in 18 months