Supporting Investors in Asia since 2006

Welcome to Rogers Investment Advisors

Rogers Investment Advisors K.K. (“RIA”), founded by Edward J. Rogers in 2006, is part of the award-winning Wolver Hill Group, a global alternative investment asset management and advisory group with deep roots in Japan. We are based in Tokyo and are registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, delegated by the Japan Financial Services Agency, for Discretionary Investment Management (DIM), Investment Advisory, and Type II Financial Instruments Business.

With offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, the United States, and the Cayman Islands, Wolver Hill is a recognized leader in Asian alternative investments and provides best-in-class investment, operational and risk due diligence solutions that have consistently yielded superior performance for clients. Our team of over 20 professionals manages approximately $2.4 billion in group AUM as of September 2024. Our mission is to provide our clients with unparalleled solutions by identifying exceptional investment opportunities through our local offices, global footprint, and historical success.

We also offer global access to top investment strategies through Discretionary Investment Management (DIM) across a broad range of alternatives including private equity, private debt, venture capital, and a Japan-focused fund of hedge funds investments.

Our Services and Products

  • Cross-border Fund Placement connects overseas fund managers with Japanese institutional investors including corporate pension funds, asset managers and financial institutions. For Japanese investors, RIA provides access to best-in-class global fund managers from RIA’s extensive proprietary database built on rigorous ongoing due diligence and multi-year relationships. We identify managers which provide answers to local investors’ needs for consistent returns often difficult to source locally. For overseas managers, we provide access to a broad range of institutional investors without the need for a local marketing presence.

  • Venture Capital Fund Investment offers portfolio management services to facilitate investment decisions for overseas investors looking to invest in Japan. The service includes managing funds for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Venture Capital Fund Investment also provides access to various venture capital and other pre-listing investments. This comprehensive approach helps clients diversify their portfolios with expert guidance.

  • The Alternative Fund Platform assists emerging international alternative investment managers in establishing and operating their funds efficiently in Asia. The platform provides pre-launch consulting services, including fund or separate account setup with lawyers, prime brokers, and investor contracts, ensuring a fully licensed Asian base of operations. It supports managers with expertise and shared resources, enabling quicker, more cost-effective fund launches. Post-launch, the platform handles daily middle and back-office processing and may help market the funds through the Cross-border Fund Marketing business, offering a complete package for fund management.