James Rogers

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.

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Gen AI momentum grows as wealth industry expects the technology to have a big impact
FINTECH FEB 25, 2026
Gen AI momentum grows as wealth industry expects the technology to have a big impact

“The acceleration of generative AI is foundational to how firms operate, compete, and serve clients,” said Germán Soto Sanchez, chief product and strategy officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions.

The advisory industry may be all-in on AI, but client skepticism lingers, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2026
The advisory industry may be all-in on AI, but client skepticism lingers, says Cerulli

“If AI is to play a role in their business operations, advisors would do well to disclose where it is used," said John McKenna, senior analyst at Cerulli.

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.