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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AI is no longer a side story for the advisory industry – it is the story
OPINION MAY 15, 2026
AI is no longer a side story for the advisory industry – it is the story

Editorial: Building client trust around AI is a mountain that advisors should be able to climb – trust, after all, is the cornerstone of the financial advice industry.

The worlds of AI and ETFs are converging. Pacer ETFs wants a part of it
ETFS MAY 14, 2026
The worlds of AI and ETFs are converging. Pacer ETFs wants a part of it

Fund provider Pacer ETFs is one of the latest companies to ride the fast-growing AI wave.

PPI data comes in much hotter than expected. This is what the inflation spike means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 13, 2026
PPI data comes in much hotter than expected. This is what the inflation spike means for advisors

The spike in the latest PPI data was the largest 12-month increase since December 2022.

Separating math from emotion key to a successful retirement, says JPMorgan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2026
Separating math from emotion key to a successful retirement, says JPMorgan

Advisors can help “separate the math from the emotion” when it comes to retirement, says JPMorgan’s Michael Conrath.

Advisors can bask in the glow of ‘remarkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ corporate earnings: Goldman Sachs
EQUITIES MAY 12, 2026
Advisors can bask in the glow of ‘remarkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ corporate earnings: Goldman Sachs

“Our corporations are in a great position and that feeds the economy,” said Lindsay Rosner, head of multi-sector investing at Goldman Sachs.

The latest CPI data came in pretty hot. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 12, 2026
The latest CPI data came in pretty hot. This is what it means for advisors

CPI, an important measure for inflation, increased 3.8% over the last 12 months.

Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 11, 2026
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by President Donald Trump to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

VanEck launches 'WARP' space ETF to tap into exploration and satellite boom
ETFS MAY 08, 2026
VanEck launches 'WARP' space ETF to tap into exploration and satellite boom

“Space is becoming a distinct and investable theme,” said VanEck Product Manager Nick Frasse.

Jobs data comes in strong, crushing estimates. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 08, 2026
Jobs data comes in strong, crushing estimates. This is what it means for advisors

“The economy is so much better than what the doom crew has been saying," said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for Northlight Asset Management.

ProShares touts new ‘Aristocrats’ ETF targeting S&P 500 buyback kings
ETFS MAY 07, 2026
ProShares touts new ‘Aristocrats’ ETF targeting S&P 500 buyback kings

The ProShares S&P 500 Buyback Aristocrats ETF aims to ride corporate America’s share repurchase wave.