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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Looking for a passion asset? New investment platform touts stakes in classic cars
ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2026
Looking for a passion asset? New investment platform touts stakes in classic cars

“What we're offering is an investment product first and foremost,” said Autobahn Alpha’s Glenn Harwood.

When it comes to retirement, Americans struggling with 'permission to spend,' says Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2026
When it comes to retirement, Americans struggling with 'permission to spend,' says Prudential

“People aren't effectively using their wealth in retirement,” said David Blanchett of Prudential.

PCE inflation gauge cools, but further rate hikes from Fed loom
EQUITIES SEP 30, 2026
PCE inflation gauge cools, but further rate hikes from Fed loom

“This is a small relief amid all the doom and gloom,” said Nic Puckrin, macro analyst and founder of Coin Bureau.

Household costs putting more pressure on retirement savings: Goldman Sachs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2026
Household costs putting more pressure on retirement savings: Goldman Sachs

These challenges are “changing the economics we see retirement savers face,” said Christopher Ceder of Goldman Sachs Asset Management

'I'm done': Pandemic memories push business owners toward the exit
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2026
'I'm done': Pandemic memories push business owners toward the exit

"I know the number that I want to be able to retire on, and now I just want out," says Wilmington Trust's Marguerite Weese, describing a common refrain among business-owner clients.

Prudential Wealth Advisors teams up with InvestmentNews for Women Advisor Summit and Women to Watch Awards
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2026
Prudential Wealth Advisors teams up with InvestmentNews for Women Advisor Summit and Women to Watch Awards

“This was really a chance for us to take some action and just help the industry as a whole,” said Mike Klein, chief marketing officer at Prudential Wealth Advisors.

Prudential Advisors has become Prudential Wealth Advisors in 'milestone' move
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2026
Prudential Advisors has become Prudential Wealth Advisors in 'milestone' move

Prudential Wealth Advisors has over 3,000 advisors and has grown its assets under management more than 60% since 2023.

More ETFs, more opportunity, more homework
OPINION SEP 24, 2026
More ETFs, more opportunity, more homework

The democratization of ETFs cuts both ways

The Great Wealth Transfer: Separating the myth from the reality
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer: Separating the myth from the reality

The Great Wealth Transfer should be viewed as a moving target, says Dr. Jim Grubman.

At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2026
At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution

“The true unlock is not just using AI,” said Eve Cout of Vanguard.