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].

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Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions

The $3.7 billion Dynasty partner firm extends its presence in Chicago and Utah while Rockefeller welcomes a former Merrill Lynch team.

Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2025
Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors

Research reveals economic downturns ranks high among factors spurring new advisor searches, alongside life events like inheritance and retirement.

Dynasty firm Procyon Partners inks staking deal with Constellation Wealth Capital
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Dynasty firm Procyon Partners inks staking deal with Constellation Wealth Capital

The $8 billion RIA is getting more fuel for geographic expansion and recruit top talent through a minority investment partnership.

Concurrent hails first quarter advisor team growth, adding $2B in AUM
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Concurrent hails first quarter advisor team growth, adding $2B in AUM

The half-dozen teams who joined the hybrid RIA in the early innings of 2025 have lifted it past a key asset milestone.

Advisor moves: RBC, Merrill, Rockefeller announce elite additions
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC, Merrill, Rockefeller announce elite additions

RBC and Rockefeller strengthened their East Coast presence, including a $5 billion defection from JPMorgan, as Merrill welcomes a top-caliber advisor in California.

Vanilla lands wealth tech partnership with $560B Mariner
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Vanilla lands wealth tech partnership with $560B Mariner

The estate planning tech provider will be providing 700 advisors access to the aggressively growth-focused RIA giant's platform.

Raymond James looks to level up service with generative AI
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 17, 2025
Raymond James looks to level up service with generative AI

New in-house capability aims to empower advisors and associates with natural search to access vast data pool.

Schwab takes strategic minority stake in Wealth.com
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 16, 2025
Schwab takes strategic minority stake in Wealth.com

The RIA custody giant is investing in the estate planning tech firm's growth, with near-term plans to make the tool available to its retail clients.

Former UBS rep secretly borrowed from client to fund ice cream business
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 16, 2025
Former UBS rep secretly borrowed from client to fund ice cream business

Loan agreements, including one made with a senior client, were also used to fund unapproved advertising ventures as well as personal expenses, according to Finra.

What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2025
What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?

While they might not make it into advisors' toolkits anytime soon, the new offerings could be a good onramp for retail clients to merge into the private investment superhighway.