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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SEC charges Commonwealth Financial with conflicts of interest in revenue-sharing agreement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2019
SEC charges Commonwealth Financial with conflicts of interest in revenue-sharing agreement

Firm's agreement with Fidelity's National Financial Services allegedly forced clients into more expensive share classes.

Flood of RIA sales pushes industry toward a buyer's market
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Flood of RIA sales pushes industry toward a buyer's market

Record M&A activity in the second quarter is seen as just the beginning.

Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates

Don Marron and the $11.8 billion RIA ride the wave of private-equity ownership.

RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Dawn Bennett sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

Former adviser found guilty of 17 federal charges, gets maximum sentence.

Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIA NEWS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
RIA NEWS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.