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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Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table

Despite the proliferation of high-yield savings accounts online, Bankrate survey reveals most Americans are earning less than 4%.

The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says

Women have more concerns about retirement and are less likely to have reached key financial milestones, survey shows.

Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses

The retirement services giant says its forthcoming platform will help advisors and third-party administrators address the access gap for more US workers.

FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership

The new alliance allows more advisors using financial planning software to leverage AI by removing a key friction point.

Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers

More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.

2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership

Orange County accounting firm collaborates with Integrated Partners to launch a wealth management division.

When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?

Joint research by F2 Strategy and Dynasty Financial explores trade-offs between in-house, all-in-one solutions, or custodial-dependent models