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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Faced with a referral well that has run dry, this is what advisors need to do, says Michael Kitces
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2026
Faced with a referral well that has run dry, this is what advisors need to do, says Michael Kitces

“It is harder than we think to make clients refer faster or more,” said Michael Kitces at Future Proof

Vestmark eyes much bigger 'war chest' in wake of Envestnet deal
FINTECH SEP 15, 2026
Vestmark eyes much bigger 'war chest' in wake of Envestnet deal

“Investment from Envestnet will accelerate roadmaps at Vestmark,” said Freedom Dumlao of Vestmark.

Anthropic’s 'big deal' Claude for Financial Advisors feels the love at Future Proof
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) SEP 14, 2026
Anthropic’s 'big deal' Claude for Financial Advisors feels the love at Future Proof

“Today is as big a moment as I have seen in my career,” says Shirl Penney of Dynasty Financial Partners.

As rate hike looms, short duration, alternative and bond ETFs in the spotlight at Future Proof
ETFS SEP 14, 2026
As rate hike looms, short duration, alternative and bond ETFs in the spotlight at Future Proof

ETFs let advisors build resilient portfolios, said Mark Alberici of State Street Investment Management

Advisors face retirement 'tidal wave', warns Edward Jones. But few are prepared for it
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2026
Advisors face retirement 'tidal wave', warns Edward Jones. But few are prepared for it

“Retirement is a highly emotional decision,” says Jason Henderson, head of financial advisor recruiting at Edward Jones.

Core inflation comes in hotter than expected. Fed rate hike looks inevitable
EQUITIES SEP 11, 2026
Core inflation comes in hotter than expected. Fed rate hike looks inevitable

The latest CPI data is casting a long shadow over next week’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee

PPI comes in as expected, but rate-hike odds climb ahead of Fed meeting
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2026
PPI comes in as expected, but rate-hike odds climb ahead of Fed meeting

Wholesale prices rose in line with forecasts, but traders are now pricing in higher odds of a rate hike next week — with Friday's CPI report likely to be the deciding factor

Mentorship opens doors, sponsorship pushes you through them, says Stacy Francis
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY SEP 09, 2026
Mentorship opens doors, sponsorship pushes you through them, says Stacy Francis

Ahead of the Women Advisor Summit, Francis Financial's CEO breaks down the difference between mentorship and sponsorship — and why waiting until succession feels urgent is already too late.

Gryphon Wealth co-founders talk tech and growth 'with intention'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) SEP 08, 2026
Gryphon Wealth co-founders talk tech and growth 'with intention'

Gryphon Wealth co-founders Jason Hyrne and chairman and Jeff Wyatt say that the RIA’s long-term strategy hasn’t changed despite its fully-independent status.

No Fed relief at Jackson Hole: Warsh keeps rate-hike door open
EQUITIES AUG 28, 2026
No Fed relief at Jackson Hole: Warsh keeps rate-hike door open

In his first Jackson Hole address as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh pushed back on hopes for easing — and markets now put the odds of a September hike above 55%