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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Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2025
Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit

The Delaware decision voiding non-compete provision under California law has far-reaching implications, says advisor's attorney.

Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024

The industry notched record inflows off the back of continued demand even as investors raise concerns around performance and fees.

Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.

Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2025
Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones

IAA reached a new asset record as Compound Planning announced strategic additions to its leadership team.

CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 24, 2025
CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants

The credential-granting body's 2024 leaderboard for new certification features Fidelity, Schwab, Northwestern, and LPL.

Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman

The giant RIA and wealth hub is bolstering its Pacific Northwest footprint as Focus reveals another internal consolidation in Seattle.

What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors
INVESTING ETFS JAN 23, 2025
What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors

One CFRA strategist argues the increasing influence of derivatives-based strategies won't necessarily lead to more risks.