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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SpaceX IPO sparks single-stock FOMO, but sector investing is still a winner, says State Street
EQUITIES JUN 12, 2026
SpaceX IPO sparks single-stock FOMO, but sector investing is still a winner, says State Street

“We're definitely continuing to see interest in using sector products, sector ETFs,” said Matthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management.

The World Cup is kicking off. Advisors should keep an eye on these stocks
EQUITIES JUN 11, 2026
The World Cup is kicking off. Advisors should keep an eye on these stocks

The 2026 World Cup features plenty of milestones and could boost gambling-related equities.

May CPI data shows inflation hit highest level since 2023. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2026
May CPI data shows inflation hit highest level since 2023. This is what it means for advisors

The Fed’s next move may need to be an increase, and not a cut, according to Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer for Northlight Asset Management.

RBC Capital Markets plans hiring to expand US presence: Report
WIREHOUSES JUN 10, 2026
RBC Capital Markets plans hiring to expand US presence: Report

The investment banking arm of RBC is ramping up its hiring across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

ETFs target SpaceX’s blast off as epic IPO looms
ETFS JUN 09, 2026
ETFs target SpaceX’s blast off as epic IPO looms

SpaceX is set to go public on the Nasdaq on June 12 in a historic IPO.

'Good' economic news may drive interest rate hikes, says Macquarie. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES JUN 08, 2026
'Good' economic news may drive interest rate hikes, says Macquarie. This is what it means for advisors

“We see the next move as a hike with our baseline timing being in 1Q27,” said David Doyle, head of economics at Macquarie Group.

May jobs data blows past estimates as labor market shows strength. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES JUN 05, 2026
May jobs data blows past estimates as labor market shows strength. This is what it means for advisors

“The U.S. economy is in solid shape – and farther from a recession than many had feared,” said Katie Klingensmith, chief investment strategist at Edelman Financial Engines.

Franklin Templeton touts first CLO ETF
ETFS JUN 04, 2026
Franklin Templeton touts first CLO ETF

The actively managed ETF targets CLO debt tranches in the U.S. and European markets.

LPL recruitment tear continues, as it brings in $2B team from PNC Private Bank
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2026
LPL recruitment tear continues, as it brings in $2B team from PNC Private Bank

“Having an independent platform underneath us was incredibly important,” said Scott Gilliam of Align Private Wealth.

Defiance launches ETF built around the autism ecosystem
ETFS JUN 04, 2026
Defiance launches ETF built around the autism ecosystem

“For many advisors and investors, autism is not an abstract concept,” Sylvia Jablonski, CIO of Defiance ETFs, says of the new impact-focused offering.