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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Elon Musk touts data centers in space at Baron Investment Conference
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2026
Elon Musk touts data centers in space at Baron Investment Conference

“The pitchfork level for data centers is pretty high,” quipped the SpaceX CEO.

AI revolution in full swing, but it won’t replace advisors: HSBC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2026
AI revolution in full swing, but it won’t replace advisors: HSBC

“I am excited about what AI will do for us,” said Racquel Oden of HSBC.

Adult daughters, building financial confidence, in spotlight at Women Advisor Summit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2026
Adult daughters, building financial confidence, in spotlight at Women Advisor Summit

“We all know that adult daughters, we bear the weight of it all,” said Arvette Reid of Signature Estate & Investment Advisors.

eMoney platform preps AI assistant for CoPlanner tool
TECHNOLOGY NOV 02, 2026
eMoney platform preps AI assistant for CoPlanner tool

The new chat feature is expected to launch in 2027.

Schwab IMPACT 2026 full conference coverage
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 30, 2026
Schwab IMPACT 2026 full conference coverage

InvestmentNews traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, to cover Schwab's annual conference. All coverage can be found here.

RIA M&A could hit an all-time high in 2026, says FP Transitions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 30, 2026
RIA M&A could hit an all-time high in 2026, says FP Transitions

“We’re actually seeing an escalation in M&A activity,” said Eric Godes of FP transitions.

Taxes, alts in the education spotlight at Schwab IMPACT
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 29, 2026
Taxes, alts in the education spotlight at Schwab IMPACT

“There is an increasing need for tax expertise,” said Dave Wahlen of Merit Financial Advisors.

A successful AI workforce isn’t about agents, says Humanity Labs CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 29, 2026
A successful AI workforce isn’t about agents, says Humanity Labs CEO

“A better tool does not on its own make a better outcome,” said Humanity Labs CEO Andrei Pop.

Envestnet eyes RIA benefits of Vestmark deal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 29, 2026
Envestnet eyes RIA benefits of Vestmark deal

“[Vestmark] bring to us the very scaled sponsor trading,” said Envestnet’s Sue Burton.

Franklin Templeton expands RIA distribution team, eyes ETF, alts, and direct indexing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) OCT 29, 2026
Franklin Templeton expands RIA distribution team, eyes ETF, alts, and direct indexing

“This expansion is an opportunity for us to meet our clients where they are,” said Franklin Templeton’s Dan Muzzarelli.