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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Dynasty forges RIA custody partnership with Goldman Sachs
NEWS RIAS MAR 26, 2025
Dynasty forges RIA custody partnership with Goldman Sachs

The collaboration gives Dynasty's $105 billion network of over 500 advisors access to new custodial services, asset management, and lending expertise.

BlackRock boosts private market ambitions with new model portfolios
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2025
BlackRock boosts private market ambitions with new model portfolios

The "first of its kind" customizable portfolios, offered through a UMA, blend the giant asset manager's private strategies with public market access.

Americans' affordability concerns cut across all income levels: Equitable
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Americans' affordability concerns cut across all income levels: Equitable

Four-fifths of quarterly survey respondents are worried about the costs of living, with inflation emerging as the top financial pain point.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses Trump SEC Chair nominee Atkins ahead of confirmation hearing
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2025
Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses Trump SEC Chair nominee Atkins ahead of confirmation hearing

Paul Atkins pledges to address potential conflicts as the Democratic firebrand's open letter, along with filings around his financial interests, raises questions.

CW Advisors, Waverly unveil Northeast acquisitions
NEWS RIAS MAR 25, 2025
CW Advisors, Waverly unveil Northeast acquisitions

Double deal pushes CW Advisors past the $12 billion barrier as Waverly debuts in the Maryland and Virginia markets.

Majority of polled financial pros agree annuities make client relationships stickier
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2025
Majority of polled financial pros agree annuities make client relationships stickier

Market volatility, product complexity, and rampant misinformation all drive the case for advisors helping clients get much-needed lifetime income.

Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds
NEWS RIAS MAR 25, 2025
Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds

Poll of firms across RIAs, wirehouses, and private banks offers fresh insights around ETFs, alternative investments, and AI adoption.

Best yet to come for ETFs as investors navigate global uncertainty: BBH
INVESTING ETFS MAR 24, 2025
Best yet to come for ETFs as investors navigate global uncertainty: BBH

Global survey reveals tailwinds for active ETFs and alternative strategies, plus a turning point in cost-conscious investing.

Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend
NEWS RIAS MAR 24, 2025
Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend

Leaders at Five Eleven Partners and Johnson Investment Counsel speak out on the costs of consolidation, the pros and cons of PE, and how they're planning ahead for clients and advisors.

Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025

The top-ranked IBD giant is looking to bolster its workforce with thousands of new independent advisors, representatives, and interns.