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].

Leo Almazora
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How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties

Amid the continuing fog of financial uncertainty from DOGE layoffs and buyouts, CFP professionals and RIAs are raising their hands.

Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2025
Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan

RayJay is adding a $465 million team to its employee advisor arm in West Virginia as Equitable recruits an experience advisor in New York.

Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2025
Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets

Study of mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals reveals concerns around retirement income, Social Security, and safeguarding wealth.

Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 31, 2025
Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown

Republican leaders are looking to include $2 trillion in spending cuts over a decade in an eventual bill as counterparts in the House press for an immediate reckoning.

Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership

The two wealth giants welcome former leaders from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as they look to drive their respective growth strategies forward.

Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 31, 2025
Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality

The BlackRock chairman and CEO's latest letter highlighted the role of private investments, tokenization, and emergency savings programs in helping democratize opportunities for investors.

Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2025
Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information

Finra says the former rep from Indiana transferred names, Social Security numbers, and other information associated with more than 1,300 customers to his personal email accounts.

Motherhood has implications for women's financial well-being, EBRI suggests
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2025
Motherhood has implications for women's financial well-being, EBRI suggests

Analysis of census data reveals disparities in income, retirement assets, and homeownership between fathers, mothers, and unmarried women.

SEC begins onboarding DOGE staff, Reuters reports
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2025
SEC begins onboarding DOGE staff, Reuters reports

The agency is establishing a liaison team to partner with the efficiency task force on requests for network, systems, and data access.

Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners

The acquisitive firms' latest deals extend their presence with experienced teams in Texas and Wisconsin.