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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BlackRock-led consortium forges deal for key Panama Canal ports
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2025
BlackRock-led consortium forges deal for key Panama Canal ports

The $23 billion deal, which also includes its global infrastructure investing arm, highlights the behemoth asset manager's broad ambitions in private market investing.

FP Alpha and wealth.com reveal souped-up planning capabilities
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 04, 2025
FP Alpha and wealth.com reveal souped-up planning capabilities

With a new AI-powered analysis tool and a scenario modeling module, the two wealth tech providers are boosting advisors' tax and estate planning.

EP Wealth, Apollon unveil latest acquisitions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2025
EP Wealth, Apollon unveil latest acquisitions

$30 billion RIA EP Wealth is deepening its Denver presence while Apollon debuts in New York with a storied 160-year-old firm.

$70B Mercer Advisors taps Ted Motheral to co-lead M&A strategy
NEWS RIAS MAR 04, 2025
$70B Mercer Advisors taps Ted Motheral to co-lead M&A strategy

The acquisitive mega-RIA expects his legal expertise and deep deal advisory experience will strengthen its efforts to recruit partner advisor-owners.

Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Focus, Composition Wealth unveil latest acquisitions

Focus Financial is solidifying its presence in Canada while the RIA formerly known as Miracle Mile Advisors extends its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
How RIAs can make women's voices heard in financial conversations

Two financial leaders weigh in on why women may shrink back from investment and planning discussions and what advisors can do to help bring them in.

Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2025
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details

A weekend boost for five crypto tokens, courtesy of a social media post from the president, fizzled out by mid-Monday morning.

Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns

The president's recently floated scheme to draw affluent individuals who invest at least $5 million has drawn skepticism from immigration experts and real estate industry representatives.

Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2025
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office

The Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA's acquisition of Sinecera Capital gives it a new foothold to service the ultra-affluent.