James Rogers

InvestmentNews

James Rogers

Managing Editor

25+ years experience

James's specialty topics

Federal Reserve policy Retirement planning ETFs Financial advisor practice managment Markets

James Rogers is Managing Editor at InvestmentNews, where he covers financial advisor practice management, retirement planning, Federal Reserve policy, and markets — with a focus on how macroeconomic developments affect independent wealth management professionals across the United States.

An award-winning journalist based in New York, he joined InvestmentNews in January 2026 after more than three years as a financial columnist at MarketWatch, the Dow Jones personal finance and markets publication. He previously served as Managing Editor at TheStreet.com and has held editorial roles at Financial Times Specialist and Fox News. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History from the University of Leeds.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“Covering the wealth management industry is challenging, but intensely rewarding. From regulation and technology to practice management and alternative investments, we cover a slew of issues, but one theme remains constant - the advisors at the heart of this industry. I'm grateful that I get the opportunity to tell their stories on a daily basis.”

Awards and recognition

  • min Editorial & Design Award - Editorial Series (Online)
  • Reynolds Center Strictly Financials Fellow

Featured content from James

SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner From firefighter pensions to KKR: How early alts exposure helped shape Doug Krupa Former Citigroup exec who hit bank with lawsuit slams industry’s gender-based ‘chasm of fairness’

Previous experience

  • MarketWatch — Financial Columnist
  • FT Specialist, Financial Advisor IQ — Associate Editor
  • Fox News — SciTech Editor
  • TheStreet.com — Managing Editor

Education

  • B.A. English & History (Joint Honors), University of Leeds

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At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2026
At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution

“The true unlock is not just using AI,” said Eve Cout of Vanguard.

What advisors need to know as Trump and Xi meet this week
EQUITIES SEP 21, 2026
What advisors need to know as Trump and Xi meet this week

AI, trade, and critical minerals are all on the table as the two leaders sit down Thursday — here's what could move markets.

The Fed just hiked rates for the first time in 3 years. Is this just the start?
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2026
The Fed just hiked rates for the first time in 3 years. Is this just the start?

Macquarie now expects 50 more basis points of hikes by early 2027 — but not everyone agrees the Fed is done reacting to oil.

This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2026
This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth

“At the end of the day, the move can't just be all about money,” said Jared Rabinowitz at Future Proof

VanEck was hacked earlier this year, CEO reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2026
VanEck was hacked earlier this year, CEO reveals

The asset manager's CEO Jan van Eck said that the attackers were “many layers away” from any client assets.

'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move

“Our goal is to create as many employee shareholders as we can,” said Ritholtz CEO Josh Brown at Future Proof

Fed under Warsh hands down unanimous September rate decision
EQUITIES SEP 16, 2026
Fed under Warsh hands down unanimous September rate decision

The Federal Reserve chaired by Trump nominee Kevin Warsh has opted to hike for the first time in three years.

Want to win at LinkedIn? Video is key to harnessing the network’s power
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 16, 2026
Want to win at LinkedIn? Video is key to harnessing the network’s power

“The creator opportunity is one where you can break away and have a point of view,” said LinkedIn’s Ellie Weed, at Future Proof.

Direct indexing now mainstream but there are still barriers to widespread adoption, FTSE Russell survey finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2026
Direct indexing now mainstream but there are still barriers to widespread adoption, FTSE Russell survey finds

FTSE Russell’s third annual direct indexing survey report has been launched on the first day of the Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, Calif.

AI adoption may be rising, but advisors still 'scratching the surface' of its potential, says Vanguard
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2026
AI adoption may be rising, but advisors still 'scratching the surface' of its potential, says Vanguard

“Firms will need to evolve from using the technology to assist with tasks to using it to automate them,” said Lauren Wilkinson of Vanguard.