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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DOL’s new 401(k) proposal fraught with challenges for fiduciaries: Lawyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2026
DOL’s new 401(k) proposal fraught with challenges for fiduciaries: Lawyer

“We fear that it will be ‘open season’ from the plaintiffs’ bar on plan fiduciaries who are early adopters of alternative investments,” said Tim Collins, a partner at Duane Morris.

Advisors face another oil price jump as Iran stops negotiations with US, vows to block Strait of Hormuz
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2026
Advisors face another oil price jump as Iran stops negotiations with US, vows to block Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s move to stop negotiations with the U.S. sent oil climbing after weeks of falling prices amid negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

The AI spending boom is alive and well. This is why it matters to advisors
EQUITIES MAY 29, 2026
The AI spending boom is alive and well. This is why it matters to advisors

“The enthusiasm for stocks is warranted given the unprecedented spending spree on AI infrastructure,” said Emily Bowersock Hill, CEO of Bowersock Capital Partners.

GDP growth cut and latest PCE inflation data ‘disappointing’. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 28, 2026
GDP growth cut and latest PCE inflation data ‘disappointing’. This is what it means for advisors

“This morning’s GDP numbers were very disappointing, with only a 1.6% increase in the first quarter,” said Chris Zaccarelli of Northlight Asset Management.

Goldman Sachs ETF platform hits milestone, boosted by demand for active funds
ETFS MAY 27, 2026
Goldman Sachs ETF platform hits milestone, boosted by demand for active funds

“We want to be focused on the active end where we can provide real solutions to investors,” said Bryon Lake of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

REX Shares takes aim at space and data centers with new leveraged ETFs
ETFS MAY 27, 2026
REX Shares takes aim at space and data centers with new leveraged ETFs

The ETFs harness the daily performance of AST SpaceMobile and Lumentum Holdings.

From firefighter pensions to KKR: How early alts exposure helped shape Doug Krupa
ALTERNATIVES MAY 27, 2026
From firefighter pensions to KKR: How early alts exposure helped shape Doug Krupa

Krupa’s dad talked the young Doug out of following in his footsteps and becoming a firefighter.

Lawyer exits case of former JPMorgan Chase banker whose sexual assault claims went viral
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 26, 2026
Lawyer exits case of former JPMorgan Chase banker whose sexual assault claims went viral

Chirayu Rana’s lawsuit has garnered massive attention on Wall Street.

Most Americans are at risk of outliving their retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2026
Most Americans are at risk of outliving their retirement savings

People are living longer, but new research warns that many may outlive their savings.

Earnings season proved sunny, but advisors warn of potential summer storm ahead for stocks
EQUITIES MAY 26, 2026
Earnings season proved sunny, but advisors warn of potential summer storm ahead for stocks

“With earnings season over for the next couple of months, the likelihood of a summer selloff is high,” said Dennis Follmer, chief investment officer at Montis Financial.