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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Edward Jones taps Carefull to help advisors fight the growing threat of financial fraud
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Edward Jones taps Carefull to help advisors fight the growing threat of financial fraud

Edward Jones is making Carefull’s technology available to its 9 million-plus clients through its more than 20,000-strong network of financial advisors.

Trump ETF trend continues as Truth Social God Bless America fund relaunched
ETFS JUN 23, 2026
Trump ETF trend continues as Truth Social God Bless America fund relaunched

A number of Trump-themed or linked ETFs have emerged in recent years.

How advisors can turn client emotions into a financial plan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2026
How advisors can turn client emotions into a financial plan

From market volatility to life events, Lenox Advisors' Susan Owens shares her perspective on guiding clients through emotional financial decisions.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair
EQUITIES JUN 17, 2026
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair

Advisors have been closely watching the Fed’s stance amid pressure from President Donald Trump to lower rates.

SpaceX mega-IPO sparks flurry of ETF activity
ETFS JUN 17, 2026
SpaceX mega-IPO sparks flurry of ETF activity

Thematic SpaceX ETFs are coming thick and fast following the rocket maker’s historic IPO.

Kevin Warsh makes Fed meeting debut as chair. This is what advisors should expect from him
EQUITIES JUN 16, 2026
Kevin Warsh makes Fed meeting debut as chair. This is what advisors should expect from him

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has stepped into the central bank’s hotseat at a tricky time.

After SpaceX, more mega-IPOs are on deck. This is what advisors should know
EQUITIES JUN 15, 2026
After SpaceX, more mega-IPOs are on deck. This is what advisors should know

The emergence of mega-IPOs is very much “uncharted territory” for markets, says Michael Landsberg of Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management.

SpaceX blasts off with record $75B IPO. This is what advisors need to know
EQUITIES JUN 12, 2026
SpaceX blasts off with record $75B IPO. This is what advisors need to know

“SpaceX is the ultimate growth stock,” said John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.

Leveraged ETFs look to ride SpaceX IPO wave
ETFS JUN 12, 2026
Leveraged ETFs look to ride SpaceX IPO wave

"This is the largest IPO in the history of the world," said Paul Marino, chief revenue officer at Themes ETFs.

Capital Group files for new multi-asset ETFs, looks to meet investors’ desire for income
ETFS JUN 12, 2026
Capital Group files for new multi-asset ETFs, looks to meet investors’ desire for income

“Financial advisors have consistently told us they want actively managed ETFs to help meet their clients’ income needs,” said Scott Davis, head of ETFs at Capital Group.