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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Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 14, 2024
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans

New Corebridge survey reveals false beliefs around costs, uncertainty on coverage, and what motivates people to get insured.

Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs

The brokerage giant reportedly failed to accurately disclose critical information on more than 500,000 trades involving munis and debt securities.

Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 14, 2024
Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses

Wealth tech provider unveils mid- to enterprise-level marketing platform, taps Altruist and Schwab vets to support larger RIAs and BDs.

Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space
INVESTING ETFS AUG 13, 2024
Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space

The global asset management firm has telegraphed its plans for six ETF launches with initial regulatory filings.

Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal
NEWS RIAS AUG 13, 2024
Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal

The leading RIA has secured an equity interest in the Ohio-based firm’s $400M wealth division through a strategic partnership.

Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2024
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment

The ex-broker cheated a senior investor out of more than $700k and attempted to hide it in Ponzi-like fashion, according to the SEC.

Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES AUG 13, 2024
Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor

The independent giant’s latest addition in Texas, a 20-year veteran breakaway advisor, reportedly managed $150M in client assets.

Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2024
Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform

The fintech firms’ new platform aims to help RIAs address UNW clients’ needs with advanced portfolio rebalancing, SMA capabilities, and more.

World Investment Advisors bolsters leadership with new CFO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2024
World Investment Advisors bolsters leadership with new CFO

The firm recently known as Pensionmark is looking to its next phase of growth with a leader experienced in complex M&A transactions.