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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Wirehouse to broker-dealer to RIA: Larry Sprung's path to a $250M practice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUL 29, 2026
Wirehouse to broker-dealer to RIA: Larry Sprung's path to a $250M practice

Larry Sprung's Mitlin Financial grew from $50 million to $250 million in assets under management since 2020 — here's how a shift to independence and a partnership with Carson Group fueled the climb.

Fed keeps interest rates steady despite dissenting FOMC voices
EQUITIES JUL 29, 2026
Fed keeps interest rates steady despite dissenting FOMC voices

The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged, although there is dissent among the FOMC’s ranks.

Fed decision on deck: Get set for a ‘hawkish’ hold, says Macquarie
EQUITIES JUL 28, 2026
Fed decision on deck: Get set for a ‘hawkish’ hold, says Macquarie

“The FOMC is likely to once again leave the federal funds rate unchanged this week,” said David Doyle, head of economics at Macquarie Group.

Citi hires Morgan Stanley veteran Rob Lunn as it ramps up investment management
ALTERNATIVES JUL 28, 2026
Citi hires Morgan Stanley veteran Rob Lunn as it ramps up investment management

Lunn will work closely Citi’s Multi-Asset Class Solutions, Discretionary Alternatives, and Wealth CIO teams.

Kevin Warsh's second Fed meeting: Hold steady or hike? Strategists split
EQUITIES JUL 27, 2026
Kevin Warsh's second Fed meeting: Hold steady or hike? Strategists split

Markets are pricing in a one-in-three chance of a rate hike this week — a sharp jump from just weeks ago. Here's what advisors need to know before Wednesday's decision, and how to talk to clients about it.

Trump account confusion is widespread among parents — and advisors have an opening
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2026
Trump account confusion is widespread among parents — and advisors have an opening

Only 7% of U.S. parents are "very confident" they understand how the Trump accounts work, says Omni Calculator

CW Advisors teams up with WNBA legend Tina Charles
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2026
CW Advisors teams up with WNBA legend Tina Charles

Former Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty star Tina Charles is now an entrepreneur and philanthropist

Art, advisors and active ETFs combine in New York T.Rowe Price installation
ETFS JUL 23, 2026
Art, advisors and active ETFs combine in New York T.Rowe Price installation

“Signals from the Noise” is being used to tout T. Rowe Price’s active ETF strategy

There’s no advisor playbook for family succession feuds, but these skills help: UBS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2026
There’s no advisor playbook for family succession feuds, but these skills help: UBS

“Ultimately, you just try to embrace collaboration,” said Greg Merrill of UBS.

Moneta busts UK move to tap into US expat wealth market
RIA NEWS JUL 22, 2026
Moneta busts UK move to tap into US expat wealth market

“As our clients' lives and financial interests become more global, expanding our international capabilities was a natural evolution,” said Moneta CEO Eric Kittner.