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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Advisors should think about the 60/40 portfolio as a ‘throwback track’: Franklin Templeton
EQUITIES APR 20, 2026
Advisors should think about the 60/40 portfolio as a ‘throwback track’: Franklin Templeton

“Investor objectives, like musical tastes, have become more nuanced,” said Max Gokhman, deputy chief investment officer at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.

Advisor Moves: Raymond James nabs Beverly Hills advisor from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 17, 2026
Advisor Moves: Raymond James nabs Beverly Hills advisor from Morgan Stanley

“The right environment can elevate the impact I'm able to have on my clients,” said financial advisor Thomas K. Sutter.

RIA M&A off to a ‘record start’ in 2026, says DeVoe, as sellers go upmarket
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2026
RIA M&A off to a ‘record start’ in 2026, says DeVoe, as sellers go upmarket

“The market is already off to its fastest start ever,” says DeVoe & Company, in its latest RIA M&A Deal Book.

The market’s Iran-driven correction has likely run its course. This is what advisors need to know
EQUITIES APR 17, 2026
The market’s Iran-driven correction has likely run its course. This is what advisors need to know

“This is the first Friday trading session in well over a month where there isn't this underlying fear heading into the weekend,” said Paul Stanley, chief investment officer at Granite Bay Wealth Management.

Calamos bolsters autocallable ETF lineup with growth offering
ETFS APR 16, 2026
Calamos bolsters autocallable ETF lineup with growth offering

The Calamos Autocallable Growth ETF targets capital growth, according to the investment management firm.

Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group

“This advances Corient’s plans to become one of the world’s leading wealth managers and multi-family offices,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Corient CEO.

Tale of the tenure: These firms have been able to keep their advisors for decades
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2026
Tale of the tenure: These firms have been able to keep their advisors for decades

There are several firms “that should be commended for having advisors remain at their firm for several years or even decades on average,” says AdvizorPro.

UHNW families rebalancing portfolios amid Iran fallout, spelling opportunity for advisors
EQUITIES APR 14, 2026
UHNW families rebalancing portfolios amid Iran fallout, spelling opportunity for advisors

“They see a world dividing into competing economic systems,” said Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group.

Schwab’s Advisor ProDirect gaining traction with advisors that have already gone RIA
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) APR 13, 2026
Schwab’s Advisor ProDirect gaining traction with advisors that have already gone RIA

“We’re really excited to be serving not just prospects with this model, but also existing advisors,” said Julian Lopez, head of enterprise solutions at Schwab Advisor Services.

Investors ‘back to the drawing board’ as Iran deal stalls. This is what advisors should know
EQUITIES APR 13, 2026
Investors ‘back to the drawing board’ as Iran deal stalls. This is what advisors should know

“Investors are now back to the drawing board trying to reassess the fair value of stock,” said Clark Bellin of Bellwether Wealth.