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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Fintech Bytes: Elizabeth Warren tackles MrBeast over acquisition of teen money app Step
FINTECH MAR 24, 2026
Fintech Bytes: Elizabeth Warren tackles MrBeast over acquisition of teen money app Step

Warren, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has sent a letter YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, and the founder of Beast Industries.

Takeover chatter swirls around Jefferies with Japan’s SMFG a rumored suitor
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 24, 2026
Takeover chatter swirls around Jefferies with Japan’s SMFG a rumored suitor

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is reportedly exploring a potential purchase of the investment bank.

Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026

InvestmentNews has surveyed organizations across the wealth industry and is proud to announce its list of Best Places to Work for 2026

Crypto RIA Digital Ascension Group sees growing advisor demand: CEO
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2026
Crypto RIA Digital Ascension Group sees growing advisor demand: CEO

“That’s a new business line for us,” says CEO Erin Friez.

Iran conflict drags on but there are openings amid the market turmoil. This is what advisors need to know
EQUITIES MAR 23, 2026
Iran conflict drags on but there are openings amid the market turmoil. This is what advisors need to know

“Investors who are cash-heavy may consider being opportunistic,” says Clark Bellin, president and chief investment officer of Bellwether Wealth, in a statement.

Advisors have yet more market volatility to contend with as Russell 2000 enters correction territory
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2026
Advisors have yet more market volatility to contend with as Russell 2000 enters correction territory

The Russell 2000’s correction adds to the market volatility that advisors and their clients are dealing with.

Capital Group: ETFs can help advisors improve practice management, succession planning
ETFS MAR 20, 2026
Capital Group: ETFs can help advisors improve practice management, succession planning

“Tax efficiency is usually the number one thing that people think about,” said Scott Davis, head of ETFs at Capital Group.

Your clients are now worth more than ever! US household net worth hits record level
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2026
Your clients are now worth more than ever! US household net worth hits record level

Good news for advisors. U.S. household net worth hit a record $184.1 trillion in the fourth quarter, according to Federal Reserve data.

The Federal Reserve isn’t budging on interest rates. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAR 19, 2026
The Federal Reserve isn’t budging on interest rates. This is what it means for advisors

“The next phase belongs to companies that can grow without relying on lower rates,” said Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady again, remains unbowed in face of Trump pressure
FIXED INCOME MAR 18, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady again, remains unbowed in face of Trump pressure

Recent economic indicators have fueled speculation that the Fed would continue its conservative approach to interest rates.