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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LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
LPL doubles down on advisor growth with digital platform boost

The broker-dealer giant aims to help advisors engage both their clients and prospects further with its latest enhancements.

Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda-led SEC launches crypto task force

The group led by Commissioner Hester Peirce will take input from within and outside the agency to create a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.

Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 21, 2025
Envestnet taps tech veteran Chris Todd as new CEO

The wealth tech giant's new chief executive brings nearly two decades of experience, most recently at the helm of a privately held software firm.

Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2025
Hedge fund investors have lost over half their gains to fees, finds study

Research raises fresh questions as data show a larger chunk of gross profits eaten up than the previous historical average.

Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 21, 2025
Mark Uyeda appointed acting SEC chair as Gary Gensler steps down

The newly inaugurated Trump White House taps the contrarian commissioner as temporary head amid a slew of walk-outs from the agency.

AI insights survey exposes split between RIAs and enterprise advisors
NEWS RIAS JAN 17, 2025
AI insights survey exposes split between RIAs and enterprise advisors

Envestnet data reveal shared focus on product underperformance and tax optimization, with differing priorities on fees.

Rockefeller bolsters wealth division with Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan additions
NEWS RIAS JAN 17, 2025
Rockefeller bolsters wealth division with Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan additions

The elite ex-wirehouse advisor teams will boost Rockefeller Global Family Office's presence in Texas and New York.

Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2025
Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations

The mutual fund titan harmed investors by failing to disclose risks relating to capital gains distributions in its retail target-date retirement funds, according to the SEC.

Nepsis unveils new national headquarters in Minneapolis
NEWS RIAS JAN 17, 2025
Nepsis unveils new national headquarters in Minneapolis

The national RIA and tax services firm's move in Minnesota follows rapid growth, including key leadership additions in 2024.

LPL to pay $18M over AML program deficiencies
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2025
LPL to pay $18M over AML program deficiencies

SEC charges describe multiple failures in customer identification programs and shortfalls related to high-risk accounts linked to cannabis and foreign entities.