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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Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2025
Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires

Beacon Pointe's latest hire, an Ellevest alum, strengthens its female leadership while Bogart Wealth's founder and CEO gives the president role to an incoming veteran executive.

Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge

The largest weekly inflow into spot gold ETFs since March 2022 came as investors wrestle with tariff threats and Fed policy pronouncements.

What wealth firms can do to elevate women in the workplace
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2025
What wealth firms can do to elevate women in the workplace

Kristi Vassak, managing partner and COO at Lenox Advisors, speaks out on the importance of humanity, standardization, and taking a thoughtful approach to mentorship.

What history says about the fleeting fortunes of America's wealthiest families
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2025
What history says about the fleeting fortunes of America's wealthiest families

With new research offering a glimpse at how riches faded during a pivotal period, is it time to give the "third-generation curse" a second look?

Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments

The US tech behemoth signals a strategic pivot with cancelled data center contracts while the Chinese tech giant's shares plunged on news of its $52 billion spending pledge.

One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2025
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock

One-third of poll respondents report no retirement savings and expect to need $2 million on average, highlighting bipartisan importance of financial security.

Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions

With looser regulations in the offing, the digital trading platform is looking forward to expanding its trading business further beyond traditional brokerage services.

Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study

Data analysis reveals how long-term care and medical shocks impact Medicaid enrolment, household wealth, and out-of-pocket medical expenses among retirees.

Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 21, 2025
Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS

The plan to downsize the federal tax agency's workforce will largely impact Biden-era hires, according to an inside source.

Texas gives thumbs up for state-registered RIAs to use online reviews
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 21, 2025
Texas gives thumbs up for state-registered RIAs to use online reviews

The decision fixes a longstanding inequality between local advisors and their federally registered counterparts, according to one advocate.