Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

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Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses

Fraud losses among Americans 60 and older surged 43 percent in 2024, led by investment schemes involving crypto and social manipulation.

Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2025
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.

Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor

The Merrill Lynch defectors expand RBC's reach in Texas while LPL bolsters its New York presence.

Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets

After onboarding 26 new advisors in the first three months of 2025, the independent wealth platform is looking forward to continued momentum in Q2.

Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2025
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.

How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2025
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?

Two C-level leaders reveal the new time-saving tools they've implemented and what advisors are doing with their newly freed-up hours.

Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 23, 2025
Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business

The RIA led by Merrill Lynch veteran John Thiel is helping its advisors take part in the growing trend toward fee-based annuities.

RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking

Driven by robust transaction activity amid market turbulence and increased focus on billion-dollar plus targets, Echelon Partners expects another all-time high in 2025.

Human Interest and Income Lab streamline workflows for retirement-focused advisors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2025
Human Interest and Income Lab streamline workflows for retirement-focused advisors

The fintech firms' new tools and integrations address pain points in overseeing investment lineups, account monitoring, and more.

Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals

Carson is expanding one of its relationships in Florida while Lido Advisors adds an $870 million practice in Silicon Valley.