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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Weak jobs report likely keeps the Fed on hold — but next week's CPI could change that
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2026
Weak jobs report likely keeps the Fed on hold — but next week's CPI could change that

“The July payroll release disappointed across the board reversing the trend of this year’s positive labor market momentum,” said Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments

Direxion looks to ride SpaceX wave with bear ETF
ETFS AUG 06, 2026
Direxion looks to ride SpaceX wave with bear ETF

The new offering joins Direxion’s SpaceX bull ETF in the provider’s lineup.

Why OneAmerica Financial dove into a USA Swimming sponsorship
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2026
Why OneAmerica Financial dove into a USA Swimming sponsorship

OneAmerica Financial's logo debuts on Team USA competition suits next week — the latest step in a multi-year sponsorship focused on community, financial education, and high-profile events such as the Olympics.

Women Advisor Summit set for New York City showcase event
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2026
Women Advisor Summit set for New York City showcase event

November’s Women Advisor Summit is focused on the theme of “the long game.”

Advisors, not algorithms, still drive financial fulfillment, says Edward Jones’ David Chubak
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2026
Advisors, not algorithms, still drive financial fulfillment, says Edward Jones’ David Chubak

Nearly one in five U.S. adults have turned to AI for financial guidance, but almost none trust it fully — and Edward Jones' David Chubak says that gap is good news for advisors

SpaceX stock tumbles as earnings reveal 'enormous price of growth': This is what advisors need to know
EQUITIES AUG 05, 2026
SpaceX stock tumbles as earnings reveal 'enormous price of growth': This is what advisors need to know

SpaceX shares ended Wednesday's session down more than 13%.

Orion touts fractional share trading for advisors who custody with Schwab
TECHNOLOGY AUG 04, 2026
Orion touts fractional share trading for advisors who custody with Schwab

Advisors can use fractional share trading to implement client models to the dollar, rather than rounding to whole shares.

Earnings, then a lockup expiration: Two SpaceX catalysts advisors can't ignore
EQUITIES AUG 03, 2026
Earnings, then a lockup expiration: Two SpaceX catalysts advisors can't ignore

Analysts expect $6.9 billion in SpaceX first-quarter revenue — but there's another big catalyst looming later this week.

Macquarie touts infrastructure credit-focused BDC
ALTERNATIVES AUG 03, 2026
Macquarie touts infrastructure credit-focused BDC

The new BDC is aimed at wealth investors.

Advisors take note: PCE cools in June, but don't expect the Fed to turn dovish yet
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2026
Advisors take note: PCE cools in June, but don't expect the Fed to turn dovish yet

The latest PCE data may show declining inflation, but “won’t be enough to sway the Fed,” said Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau.