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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RIA NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Nationwide gives wholesalers the heave-ho

The $65 billion asset management firm is bypassing financial advisers to focus on outsourced model portfolio platforms.

Lower bond yields leave advisers pursuing controversial income strategy
RIA NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Lower bond yields leave advisers pursuing controversial income strategy

Dividend-paying stocks are becoming the go-to replacement for fixed-income allocations.

HighTower growth strategy shows no fear of buying high
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2019
HighTower growth strategy shows no fear of buying high

The $71 billion RIA consolidator acquires its fourth $1-billion-plus firm this year.

RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2019
HighTower growth strategy shows no fear of buying high

The $71 billion RIA consolidator acquires its fourth $1-billion-plus firm this year.

This week marks beginning of a seasonal rally
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2019
This week marks beginning of a seasonal rally

Today begins a six-month run that historically trounces the performance of the prior six-month period.

Allworth Financial acquires $2.8 billion RIA
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2019
Allworth Financial acquires $2.8 billion RIA

PE-backed Allworth reaches $7.5 billion under management as it marks its fifth deal this year

Adding value during health insurance open enrollment
OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment

Michael Policar carves out a niche helping clients navigate their health insurance plan options.

RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2019
Allworth Financial acquires $2.8 billion RIA

PE-backed Allworth reaches $7.5 billion under management as it marks its fifth deal this year.

Healthy clients will avoid medical costs
OPINION OCT 26, 2019
Healthy clients will avoid medical costs

Kenneth Waltzer's top retirement strategy is to help his clients stay healthy.

RIA NEWS OCT 26, 2019
Prepping clients for retirement health costs

Should advisers focus on the staggering estimates of total health care expenditures in retirement, or look at how near-term expenses will play out over the long run?