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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After SpaceX, ETF XOVR taps into prediction market demand with $30 million Kalshi investment
ETFS JUL 13, 2026
After SpaceX, ETF XOVR taps into prediction market demand with $30 million Kalshi investment

"Kalshi seeks to turn uncertainty into a price,” said Eva Ados of fund manager ERShares.

What advisors need to watch this week as Iran tensions, inflation data, and Warsh's Fed Senate testimony converge
EQUITIES JUL 13, 2026
What advisors need to watch this week as Iran tensions, inflation data, and Warsh's Fed Senate testimony converge

“Markets are balancing macro headlines and corporate fundamentals this week,” said Alex Guiliano of Resonate Wealth Partners

WisdomTree launches Space Economy ETF to tap into launch and orbital boom
ETFS JUL 10, 2026
WisdomTree launches Space Economy ETF to tap into launch and orbital boom

“The cost revolution in launch has already happened,” said Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree.

What advisors need to know as Iran tensions threaten to reignite Fed hawkishness
EQUITIES JUL 10, 2026
What advisors need to know as Iran tensions threaten to reignite Fed hawkishness

Renewed U.S.-Iran conflict has pushed oil prices higher this week — and could tip the Fed back toward a more hawkish stance heading into its September and October meetings.

Fed minutes spotlight competing views over interest rates. This is what advisors can expect
EQUITIES JUL 08, 2026
Fed minutes spotlight competing views over interest rates. This is what advisors can expect

Fed divisions are grabbing attention, but future policy is heavily contingent on the situation in the Middle East, says Jeffrey Roach of LPL Financial.

Citi brings back Matt Newnham to drive EMEA and UK asset manager partnerships as wealth push continues
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 08, 2026
Citi brings back Matt Newnham to drive EMEA and UK asset manager partnerships as wealth push continues

The fund distribution veteran had a 10-year stint at Citi in Luxembourg, Hong Kong, and Sydney earlier in his care.

Great Wealth Transfer gets reality check, but opportunities still abound for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2026
Great Wealth Transfer gets reality check, but opportunities still abound for advisors

“It is already influencing consumer decisions—and shaping where growth will be distributed in the years ahead,” said Wayne Best, chief economist at Visa.

BlackRock touts new iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF on the same day that SpaceX joins index
ETFS JUL 07, 2026
BlackRock touts new iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF on the same day that SpaceX joins index

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been fast-tracked onto the Nasdaq 100 less than a month after its mega IPO.

More than a quarter of moms are planning to opt out of Trump accounts, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2026
More than a quarter of moms are planning to opt out of Trump accounts, survey finds

"I just feel like I can get a lot further [by] opening a 529 account," said one respondent to the BabyCenter survey on Trump accounts.

Going RIA helped create a true multi-family office experience for my UHNW clients, says advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUL 06, 2026
Going RIA helped create a true multi-family office experience for my UHNW clients, says advisor

"I wanted to operate in a structure where fiduciary duty applies to every client interaction," said Brett Cohen, managing partner at Evolve Private Wealth.