James Rogers

An award winning journalist, James Rogers joined InvestmentNews in January 2026 after spending more than three years as a financial columnist at Dow Jones' MarketWatch. He previously worked at Financial Times Specialist, Fox News, and the Street.com, where he was the Managing Editor. He is a former Strictly Financials Fellow at the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism and previously embedded with the U.S. military in Afghanistan. He is a long-suffering fan of the English soccer team Everton. 

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Trump’s battle brings more uncertainty to tariffs and markets, advisors say
EQUITIES FEB 23, 2026
Trump’s battle brings more uncertainty to tariffs and markets, advisors say

Major indices fell Monday following Trump's tariffs clash with the Supreme Court. “This adds a new layer of uncertainty to the tariff story,” says Michael Landsberg, chief investment officer at Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management.

Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion

“The pipeline continues to grow and we will see more announcements in the coming months,” said Tyler Vernon, managing principal at Merit Financial.

Mercer adds RFG and Savant Wealth alums to tap growth markets
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
Mercer adds RFG and Savant Wealth alums to tap growth markets

Abby Salameh will lead Mercer's New Jersey and greater Philadelphia markets, while Chris Walters will oversee the San Diego market.

‘That’s so community theater!’ Comedian PE Guy sounds off on succession planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
‘That’s so community theater!’ Comedian PE Guy sounds off on succession planning

Comedian Johnny Hilbrant, aka the PE guy, has taken aim at Chuck Failla, CEO of Sovereign Financial Group, in the goRIA podcast.

Human advisors still essential amid AI revolution, say fintechs
FINTECH FEB 12, 2026
Human advisors still essential amid AI revolution, say fintechs

Altruist’s Hazel AI platform may have sent shockwaves through the industry this week, but fintechs say face-to-face interactions with advisors remain key.

Fed set to defy Trump again, say advisors
EQUITIES FEB 11, 2026
Fed set to defy Trump again, say advisors

Wednesday’s jobs report showed a more robust labor market than feared

Advisors raise red flags at proposal for penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2026
Advisors raise red flags at proposal for penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals

A shift in 401 (k) withdrawals would lower “the psychological barrier” to tapping retirement assets for non retirement goals, says Bob Ruelle of Apollon Wealth Management.

Advisors are increasingly tapping Centers of Influence to win new clients, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2026
Advisors are increasingly tapping Centers of Influence to win new clients, says Cerulli

Centers of Influence, such as CPAs and lawyers, are proving an effective way to acquire new clients, according to Cerulli Associates.

Tech stocks are selling off, but advisors are keeping their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2026
Tech stocks are selling off, but advisors are keeping their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon

We’ve been through these “ups and downs” before, says Eric Taylor, president of wealth management firm Tompkins Financial Advisors.

RBC Global Asset Management grows intermediary sales team as US expansion continues
WIREHOUSES FEB 05, 2026
RBC Global Asset Management grows intermediary sales team as US expansion continues

Denver-based U.S. Army veteran Scott Martin and Boston-based Brad Havenga have joined RBC Global Asset Management's expanded U.S. intermediary sales team.