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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Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 06, 2025
Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats

A reported plan to cut staff at the agency by half and uncertainty over the future of its free tax filing program could have massive consequences, think tank says.

Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes

Edelman Financial Engines survey highlights rampant lack of confidence in tax-managed investing, with younger investors feeling like they're missing out on planning wins.

How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2025
How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?

New research examines how assets in IRAs have shifted over the years, and whether the vehicles are still serving their intended purpose.

Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 05, 2025
Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey

Poll of more than 1,500 Americans highlights how demographic gaps in investing and estate planning create an opportunity for advisors.

Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team
NEWS RIAS MAR 05, 2025
Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team

A lawsuit alleges advisors solicited clients and violated employee agreements, while accusing Compound of unfair recruitment practices.

Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 05, 2025
Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates

Wealth tech providers unveil stand-alone platform, AI strategy, and integration partnership to support demand for productivity and personalization.

$560B Mariner touts succession focus with $730M Ocean Heights Advisors
NEWS RIAS MAR 05, 2025
$560B Mariner touts succession focus with $730M Ocean Heights Advisors

The PE-backed mega-RIA highlights its California-based partner firm's strategic transition as a model for advisors seeking long-term business continuity.

Fixed income ETFs set record pace in February with $42B inflows
INVESTING ETFS MAR 05, 2025
Fixed income ETFs set record pace in February with $42B inflows

State Street Global Advisors sees robust demand for bond strategies as sector funds, notably tech ETFs, fall out of favor.

Target-date fund assets surge to $3.97 trillion in 2024 as CITs overtake mutual funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2025
Target-date fund assets surge to $3.97 trillion in 2024 as CITs overtake mutual funds

Retirement industry research report shows ongoing dominance of Vanguard, with BlackRock coming out strong with its paycheck-for-life offering.

Managed accounts have hit a wall in DC plans, finds survey
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2025
Managed accounts have hit a wall in DC plans, finds survey

Research points to growing need for tailored solutions in pension plans, as well as the shift towards passive in target-date funds.