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].

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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.

SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2025
SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers

Up to 700 employees have reportedly accepted the Trump administration's $50,000 incentive, raising questions about the agency's ability to function in the future.

CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2025
CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors

The alternatives giant's latest enhancements smooth the way for clients to get hedge fund and private markets access.

Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division

With 30 years of industry experience, Ronice Barlow is set to help steer the ICD as the unit's first-ever COO.

Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 21, 2025
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households

Pew survey reveals slight majority consensus on tax rates, but views splinter based on political alignment and income levels.

Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2025
Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets

The firms' latest additions in Florida and Nevada come as a strategic change at UBS raises risk of advisor defections.

Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 21, 2025
Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program

The new program offers opportunities and events structured for rookies, next-gen advisor leaders, and soon-to-exit veterans.

Crash course: Meltdown in leveraged single-stock ETFs offers harsh lesson for investors
INVESTING ETFS MAR 21, 2025
Crash course: Meltdown in leveraged single-stock ETFs offers harsh lesson for investors

A plunge in ultra-concentrated strategies, including two funds that have reportedly left investors with $1.7 billion in losses since launch, highlight risks from complex bets.

Cambridge hit with $15M penalty over conflicted fund recommendations
NEWS RIAS MAR 21, 2025
Cambridge hit with $15M penalty over conflicted fund recommendations

SEC complaint charges RIA with fiduciary breaches over client assets invested in mutual funds and money market sweep funds that created millions of dollars in revenue-sharing payments to broker dealer appropriate.