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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SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2024
SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach

The firm reportedly violated a two-year “time out” that was triggered when an employee made a campaign contribution to a key government official.

Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2024
Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership

Joe Duran’s vision to support growth-minded RIAs is taking flight as it acquires a minority stake in a $10B wealth firm.

Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2024
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools

Index Industry Association survey reveals growing adoption of AI tools, tempered ESG expectations, and evolving demands for index providers.

Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2024
Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?

Survey findings suggest financial advisors could unlock organic growth opportunities as annuities attract new buyers.

Middle-market Americans feel fine on finances, but economic worries remain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 19, 2024
Middle-market Americans feel fine on finances, but economic worries remain

Most survey respondents are saving less because of inflation and taxes, but less than half have turned to advisors for help.

Multigenerational team from Baird moves to Raymond James
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES AUG 19, 2024
Multigenerational team from Baird moves to Raymond James

The advisor trio, a father and his two sons, are joining the firm’s employee advisor unit in Indiana after managing more than $290M.

Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2024
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors

Annual study from Fidelity reveals increasing hopes and demands for advisors, as well as changing appetites within investment menus.

Nitrogen supercharges platform with summer 2024 releases
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 19, 2024
Nitrogen supercharges platform with summer 2024 releases

The wealth tech provider revealed enhancements to its financial planning, risk assessment, and investment analytics modules, among other updates.

LPL recruits $375M independent team from Wells Fargo
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES AUG 19, 2024
LPL recruits $375M independent team from Wells Fargo

The broker-dealer giant grows in North Carolina as the experienced planning team comes under its supported independence model.

CW Advisors scoops up $1.2B RIA Agili
NEWS RIAS AUG 19, 2024
CW Advisors scoops up $1.2B RIA Agili

The Audax-backed RIA in Boston has secured new footholds in the Eastern US with its latest landmark transaction.