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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Women Advisor Summit 2026: Get set for 'extraordinary' gathering of industry’s female leaders
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2026
Women Advisor Summit 2026: Get set for 'extraordinary' gathering of industry’s female leaders

“I’m incredibly proud of the impact this event continues to have on the women shaping the future of our profession,” said Summit creator Suzanne Siracuse.

SpaceX’s AI segment now drives more than half its revenue. Here’s what advisors should watch next
EQUITIES OCT 21, 2026
SpaceX’s AI segment now drives more than half its revenue. Here’s what advisors should watch next

Super Intelligence revenue grew more than 800% in Q3, and a Starship launch and Tesla merger talk are on deck.

Prudential Wealth Advisors set to ramp up recruiting with new centralized model
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2026
Prudential Wealth Advisors set to ramp up recruiting with new centralized model

The model will accelerate recruitment, says Prudential Wealth Advisors President Pat Hynes.

PPI shatters expectations, piling more rate hike pressure on the Fed
EQUITIES OCT 15, 2026
PPI shatters expectations, piling more rate hike pressure on the Fed

PPI, an important measure of inflation, rose 1.3% in September, marking its biggest advance since March 2022.

Core inflation comes in hot again, increasing the likelihood of an October Fed rate hike
EQUITIES OCT 14, 2026
Core inflation comes in hot again, increasing the likelihood of an October Fed rate hike

“Today’s CPI report came in hot, with annual headline inflation reaching its highest level since May,” said etoro’s Bret Kenwell.

Treasury hits BofA with $1.2B fine over money laundering violations
WIREHOUSES OCT 13, 2026
Treasury hits BofA with $1.2B fine over money laundering violations

“Today’s actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial institutions are not above the law,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Gas prices to heat up CPI, but core inflation holds the key to the Fed’s October call
EQUITIES OCT 13, 2026
Gas prices to heat up CPI, but core inflation holds the key to the Fed’s October call

This week’s CPI data will be a tale of two inflation stories, according to Gene Goldman of Cetera.

Pre-retirees are looking for flexibility, security, and guidance when it comes to retirement income: Cerulli
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2026
Pre-retirees are looking for flexibility, security, and guidance when it comes to retirement income: Cerulli

"Most pre-retirees are uncomfortable making key retirement income decisions without an advisor's help," said Chris Bailey of Cerulli.

At Women Advisor Summit, Summit Place’s Liz Miller will offer key steps to advisor success
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2026
At Women Advisor Summit, Summit Place’s Liz Miller will offer key steps to advisor success

Summit Place Financial Advisors President and Founder Liz Miller will participate in a panel on building a successful firm at the Women Advisor Summit. .

Fed minutes reveal another hike likely before year end amid elevated inflation
EQUITIES OCT 07, 2026
Fed minutes reveal another hike likely before year end amid elevated inflation

Last month’s rate hike, the first since 2023, had sparked speculation that more increases are coming.