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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Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires

The bank has recruited two JPMorgan execs to help build out its private banking and wealth management businesses.

UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2024
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team

New Jersey-based boutique practice focused on affluent families leaves Merrill Lynch to join UBS.

Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 08, 2024
Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund

Hopes are high for the proposed vehicle, which 'has the potential to be one of the largest closed-end funds,' according to the prospectus filed with the SEC.

Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup

CEO Abigail Johnson rotates top talent yet again on the back of the fund company's robust 2023 performance.

Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2024
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team

The wealth advisory team, which caters to high-net-worth clients, is the firm's fourth recruit this year.

Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge

Based in New Jersey, the Rosso Financial Group's members boast more than 80 years of combined industry experience.

Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service

The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.

Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets
NEWS RIAS FEB 08, 2024
Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets

A unique ownership model and growing service offerings continue to be a draw for Los Angeles-based RIA.