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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June jobs data surprise with 'big miss'. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES JUL 02, 2026
June jobs data surprise with 'big miss'. This is what it means for advisors

“The market was braced for a strong jobs report, but this was a big miss,” said Stephen Coltman, head of macro at 21shares.

As Trump Accounts prep for July 4 launch, Franklin Templeton plans $1,000 match
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2026
As Trump Accounts prep for July 4 launch, Franklin Templeton plans $1,000 match

“We are helping families take an important first step toward building a financial foundation for the next generation,” said Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson

Citi appoints Michael Yannell as hedge funds chief as wealth management push continues
ALTERNATIVES JUN 30, 2026
Citi appoints Michael Yannell as hedge funds chief as wealth management push continues

Michael Yannell rejoined Citi in 2019 as head of hedge fund research.

A double-digit market correction is looming. This is what advisors need to know
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2026
A double-digit market correction is looming. This is what advisors need to know

“The market volatility seen so far in June is the tip of the iceberg,” says David Laut, chief investment officer at Kerux Financial.

Volatility has been roiling the markets. But advisors have got the tools to deal with it
OPINION JUN 29, 2026
Volatility has been roiling the markets. But advisors have got the tools to deal with it

Market volatility can be stressful, but it also represents opportunity for advisors and their clients.

Newsom wants nationwide billionaires tax as presidential bid may loom on the horizon
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 26, 2026
Newsom wants nationwide billionaires tax as presidential bid may loom on the horizon

“It’s time for an economic reset,” wrote the California governor, in a post on X.

More and more advisors going RIA, says Advisory Services Network’s Trey Prescott
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUN 26, 2026
More and more advisors going RIA, says Advisory Services Network’s Trey Prescott

RIA platform Advisory Services Network is tapping into demand for advisors looking to jump from wirehouses and independent broker dealers

Cetera brings in $300M Tennessee-based Marmo, bolsters national employee-advisor RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2026
Cetera brings in $300M Tennessee-based Marmo, bolsters national employee-advisor RIA

“Culture alignment was the most important thing to me, and it overrode everything else," said Marmo Financial Group Founder and Principal Advisor Scott Marmo

Latest PCE inflation data 'flashing red'. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES JUN 25, 2026
Latest PCE inflation data 'flashing red'. This is what it means for advisors

“PCE has been the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation for some time, and this month, it’s flashing red,” said Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau

Wealth management star Dimple Shah joins Humanity Labs to help drive AI push
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Wealth management star Dimple Shah joins Humanity Labs to help drive AI push

Former Osaic executive Shah has joined the self-described AI workforce company as managing director in charge of its engagement efforts with wealth firms.