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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Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2024
CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals

Professional body for financial planners reflects on achievements and pledges continued support.

LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor

The seasoned financial advisor is launching his own independent practice as he joins RIA powerhouse.

Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
NEWS RIAS FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose

The company has been under pressure since recent acquisitions triggered additional regulatory scrutiny.

What lies ahead for active ETFs?
INVESTING ETFS FEB 06, 2024
What lies ahead for active ETFs?

Report highlights tailwinds from growing advisor awareness and cost benefits, as well as regulatory areas to watch.

Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership

Collaboration will focus on key areas including AI-driven risk analytics, automated compliance reporting, and workflow automation.

Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades

An enhancement to a reporting module has made a key compliance process 90% faster, wealthtech provider says.