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 11, 2019
Fisher Investments launches diversity task force

In wake of sexist and crude comments made by billionaire Ken Fisher, some large clients of RIA reevaluate their dealings with the firm.

How free trading threatens the RIA business model
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2019
How free trading threatens the RIA business model

As brokerages stop charging commissions, financial advice looks like a logical new source of revenue.

Ken Fisher's crude comments drag Tiburon CEO Summit into the mud
RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Ken Fisher's crude comments drag Tiburon CEO Summit into the mud

Social media flares up over sexist and inappropriate remarks during fireside chat.

Green bond market just getting started
RIA NEWS OCT 05, 2019
Green bond market just getting started

ESG bond funds provide a new channel of investing for socially conscious clients.

FIXED INCOME OCT 05, 2019
Green bond market just getting started

ESG bond funds provide a new channel of investing for socially conscious clients.

Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2019
Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships

Tighter margins for custodians call into question RIAs riding for free.

RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2019
Price-pressure trend shines new light on RIA-custodian relationships

Tighter margins for custodians call into question RIAs riding for free.

ETrade hints at commission cuts on social media
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade hints at commission cuts on social media

Brokerage responds to Twitter calls for fee cuts with promises of 'more details coming soon'

ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero

Its decision follows a day of hints on social media that such a move was imminent.

ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2019
ETrade follows Schwab, TD, and cuts commissions to zero

Its decision follows a day of hints on social media that such a move was imminent.