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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Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team

Based in South Florida, the Behar-Nagel Group is the latest to join Raymond James’ employee advisor channel.

LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team

Victoria, Texas-based CoastPoint Financial adds $150 million in client assets to the broker-dealer giant’s network.

Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL

Based in South Carolina, the three-person holistic planning practice is joining a 4,000-strong network of advisors.

Can generative AI help advisors with personalization?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 14, 2024
Can generative AI help advisors with personalization?

New survey unveils challenges in client engagement, and the potential advantages of cutting-edge technology.

Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans

The study exposes demographic fault lines in financial knowledge, with advised individuals scoring higher on several fronts.

Cetera recruits three-decade veteran from Triad
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Cetera recruits three-decade veteran from Triad

The seasoned advisor oversees more than $120 million in assets at his planning and investment practice in Rome, Georgia.

Fidelity Charitable reveals record year in philanthropic giving
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2024
Fidelity Charitable reveals record year in philanthropic giving

Annual report shows donors made $11.8 billion in grants from Fidelity's donor-advised funds last year.

Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again

The firm saw a year-over-year drop of 65 percent in new asset flows in January, including a steep slowdown in core net new assets.

Raymond James adds to talent pool with Morgan Stanley hire
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Raymond James adds to talent pool with Morgan Stanley hire

The seasoned advisor brings more than two decades of industry experience.

Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2024
Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang

A January wave of consolidation sees $32 billion in assets purchased across 23 deals, Fidelity reports.