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

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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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The Iran war has roiled markets and sent oil prices surging. But these are the reasons why advisors shouldn't be spooked
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2026
The Iran war has roiled markets and sent oil prices surging. But these are the reasons why advisors shouldn't be spooked

"The most likely outcomes are manageable," said Adrian Helfert, chief investment officer of multi-asset strategies at Westwood, as the markets and oil prices react to the escalating Iran war.

Latest inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Here is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES FEB 27, 2026
Latest inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Here is what it means for advisors

The latest PPI data could give the Fed “another reason to be more patient with rate cuts,” said Chris Zaccarelli of Northlight Asset Management.

‘Giving while living’ is on the rise, but many advisors still need to have difficult conversations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2026
‘Giving while living’ is on the rise, but many advisors still need to have difficult conversations

Nearly half of advisors’ clients who intend to pass on their assets plan share a portion of their wealth during their lifetimes, according to new research.

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.