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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Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2024
Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS

The elite five-advisor team with a focus on HNW clients and retirement planning is extending the IBD giant’s recruitment streak in Texas

$630M superteam from Osaic departs to Commonwealth
NEWS RIAS AUG 13, 2024
$630M superteam from Osaic departs to Commonwealth

The family-owned ensemble led by sibling advisors adds to the fast-growing RIA's footprint in Arizona.

AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite

The fintech platform has added new products to help advisors dig deeper into an estimated $8B planning opportunity.

Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing

The estate planning tech platform is differentiating itself with new subscription options for its services.

Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2024
Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts

The Atria subsidiary failed to disclose conflicted payments and mutual fund transaction markups to clients for nearly five years, according to the SEC.

SMArtX beefs up its menu of models
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
SMArtX beefs up its menu of models

The Florida-based fintech has added new asset managers and strategies, including just over a dozen SMAs from Invesco, to its platform.

Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 12, 2024
Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services

The banking giant’s decision comes shortly after news that a key member of its leadership is leaving after just four months.

LPL kicks off biggest-ever conference at Focus 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 12, 2024
LPL kicks off biggest-ever conference at Focus 2024

The three-day agenda for the San Diego event includes a brand-new visual identity, 200 breakout sessions, and discussions around AI and cybersecurity.

Russell Investments taps Goldman Sachs vet for global alts role
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2024
Russell Investments taps Goldman Sachs vet for global alts role

The global asset manager’s latest executive hire will be in charge of developing its global alts strategy, with a special focus on private markets.

Sanctuary Wealth strikes alts education partnership with CAIA
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth strikes alts education partnership with CAIA

The hybrid RIA is helping partner firms brush up on alternative investments through its new SWAP initiative.