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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Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2025
Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence

Research reveals a third of investors uncertain they can retire where they live, with deeper doubts among those in high-tax and high-cost areas.

Business-focused wealth tech RISR lands $8B Wealthcare Capital Management partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 10, 2025
Business-focused wealth tech RISR lands $8B Wealthcare Capital Management partnership

Fintech platform interVal has also introduced a new feature to help advisors support entrepreneurial business owner clients better.

How SageSpring Wealth Partners' next-gen strategy has fueled its success
NEWS RIAS FEB 10, 2025
How SageSpring Wealth Partners' next-gen strategy has fueled its success

President Jeff Dobyns unpacks the strategic power of mentorship, what makes an "ideal team player," and how the firm's 89 percent success rate has paid off for veteran advisors.

Revealed: The InvestmentNews Top Advisors for 2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2025
Revealed: The InvestmentNews Top Advisors for 2025

Driven by long-term vision and a steadfast commitment to client service, the top-ranking advisors are reaching new heights of success.

Trepidation at SEC as Trump workforce overhaul casts shadow on agency
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2025
Trepidation at SEC as Trump workforce overhaul casts shadow on agency

While the regulator's lawyers may be exempt, a federal effort to purge workers is causing uncertainty across its broader employee base.

Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints
NEWS RIAS FEB 10, 2025
Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints

The two national RIA firms are bolstering their presence separately in Georgia and Connecticut with new billion-dollar acquisitions.

Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships

Nearly half of single Americans think their net worth shapes their fate in dating, but the biggest financial green flags tell a different story.

Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments

The hybrid RIA is the latest firm to face allegations that it enriched itself at customers' expense by paying unfairly low interest rates in its cash sweep programs.

LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew

LPL Financial welcomes a $345 million investment and planning team from Ameriprise as RayJay's employee advisor arm adds a seasoned Well Fargo breakaway.

Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions

Wealth Enhancement Group officially kicks off its 2025 deal season in the Pacific Northwest while Corient extends its reach in Pennsylvania