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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Fed minutes reveal appetite for rate hikes as inflation lingers
EQUITIES AUG 19, 2026
Fed minutes reveal appetite for rate hikes as inflation lingers

With Fed Chair Kevin Warsh opting to drop forward guidance, FOMC meeting minutes are coming under increasing scrutiny.

Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2026
Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson

“One of the disciplines, I think, that's critical for advisors is multi-year business planning,” said AE Wealth Management President Shannon Larson.

Edward Jones targets next-gen investors with hybrid investment advisory platform
FINTECH AUG 18, 2026
Edward Jones targets next-gen investors with hybrid investment advisory platform

"We believe this model will help younger investors – and any investors who value a hybrid advice experience,” said Ryan Robson, principal at Edward Jones.

'One of the greatest decisions of my career': Inside Evertern Wealth's move to independence
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) AUG 17, 2026
'One of the greatest decisions of my career': Inside Evertern Wealth's move to independence

Jason Stephens on why he and Mic Lundon left more than 40 combined years at UBS behind.

Where the Great Wealth Transfer will hit hardest — and what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2026
Where the Great Wealth Transfer will hit hardest — and what it means for advisors

"These findings highlight where that influence is strongest and where the next generation may experience the largest transfer of wealth in the years ahead," said Matthew May of Acuity.

Citi hires JPMorgan veteran Adam Clark as wealth management push continues
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2026
Citi hires JPMorgan veteran Adam Clark as wealth management push continues

Clark will join Citi in November, after he has completed garden leave.

What flat PPI numbers tell advisors about the Fed's next move
EQUITIES AUG 13, 2026
What flat PPI numbers tell advisors about the Fed's next move

“The July CPI and PPI reports collectively keep a narrow path open for the Fed to hold rates steady at the next decision in September,” said Bill Adams, chief U.S. economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

Why high-growth advisors are riding the active ETF wave: Capital Group
ETFS AUG 12, 2026
Why high-growth advisors are riding the active ETF wave: Capital Group

“It's an area of the market where we see a tremendous amount of growth,” said Holly Framsted, global head of product at Capital Group.

Advisors eye rate odds as July CPI likely keeps Fed on hold — for now
EQUITIES AUG 12, 2026
Advisors eye rate odds as July CPI likely keeps Fed on hold — for now

The latest CPI data comes hot on the heels of Friday’s weak jobs report.

Why more wirehouse teams aren't going independent — even as RIA assets surge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) AUG 11, 2026
Why more wirehouse teams aren't going independent — even as RIA assets surge

“It's harder for someone close to retirement to justify leaving, because all the [wirehouse] firms have retirement deals,” said Louis Diamond, CEO of Diamond Consultants.