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James Rogers

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James Rogers

Managing Editor

25+ years experience

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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

Read the latest stories by James

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EQUITIES FEB 11, 2026

Fed set to defy Trump again, say advisors

Wednesday’s jobs report showed a more robust labor market than feared

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.

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.

RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2026

Tech stocks are selling off, but advisors are keeping their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon

We’ve been through these “ups and downs” before, says Eric Taylor, president of wealth management firm Tompkins Financial Advisors.

WIREHOUSES FEB 05, 2026

RBC Global Asset Management grows intermediary sales team as US expansion continues

Denver-based U.S. Army veteran Scott Martin and Boston-based Brad Havenga have joined RBC Global Asset Management's expanded U.S. intermediary sales team.