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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Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2025
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management

The minority investor is bolstering its presence in North Carolina through a partnership with the $1.8 billion RIA.

$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2025
$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead

With deep experience and wide connections, the top-ranked RIA 's latest hire from Captrust extends its streak of strategic executive recruitments.

Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 23, 2025
Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down

The leading annuity and insurance top executive is stepping down after a distinguished 40-year career in the industry.

Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2025
Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition

The latest buyout transaction taps into an industry-wide need for succession-planning options, says Carson Group CEO.

Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2025
Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships

Survey of 1,000 US investors shows how financial goals, accurate communications, and other elements can make – or break – connections.

Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 22, 2025
Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency

A coalition of pension managers and other institutional investors have issued a fresh call for PE fund managers to clearly report their fees and returns.

How the California wildfires have sparked charitable conversations
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2025
How the California wildfires have sparked charitable conversations

With clients willing and eager to help, advisors are offering guidance on giving strategies and how to make the most meaningful impact.

Revealed: the fastest-growing fee-only RIAs of 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Revealed: the fastest-growing fee-only RIAs of 2024

InvestmentNews turns the spotlight on 74 independent firms that are making their mark with remarkable growth.

Bogart Wealth eyes more growth with minority staking deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Bogart Wealth eyes more growth with minority staking deal

After quadrupling its assets, the independent firm overseeing $3 billion has struck a strategic PE partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital.

Kingswood, CG Financial announce leadership appointments
NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2025
Kingswood, CG Financial announce leadership appointments

The wealth firms are looking forward to the next phases of their growth stories with C-suite updates.