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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Captrust welcomes $300M Wealth Covenant Group
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2025
Captrust welcomes $300M Wealth Covenant Group

The independent wealth titan's latest acquisition in Houston expands its Texas presence into a dozen locations.

Bison Wealth takes 'next natural step' to form $3B firm
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Bison Wealth takes 'next natural step' to form $3B firm

Merger of two operating companies positions the Atlanta-based RIA for its next phase of continued rapid growth.

UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 09, 2025
UBS reportedly close to settling Credit Suisse tax charges with Justice Department

The banking giant is set to pay at least a nine-figure sum over collapsed lender's failure to cooperate with efforts to catch tax-evading clients, according to the Wall Street Journal.

What's next for the annuities space in 2025?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2025
What's next for the annuities space in 2025?

Cross-currents from inflation, the stock market, and demand for protected growth are converging into a mixed picture, says Limra.

Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Cerity Partners gets boost in Boston with Prio Wealth merger

The independent wealth giant's latest move in New England gives it an additional $4.1 billion in assets along with a "highly credentialed and experienced team."

Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2025
Over half of advisors warming up to crypto after Trump's election win, finds survey

With nearly all poll participants fielding questions from curious clients, the percentage of advisors investing in the asset class has doubled from 2023.

Mariner adds $292B with mega-deal for Cardinal Investment Advisors
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Mariner adds $292B with mega-deal for Cardinal Investment Advisors

The private-equity backed wealth giant is adding two new locations in the Midwest, as well as considerable capabilities for its institutional business.

Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Coldstream welcomes Seattle firms on continued Pacific Northwest push

The latest additions, a CPA practice and its sister RIA, boosts Coldstream's to $11.1 billion in advised assets while bolstering its tax capabilities.

Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024
NEWS RIAS JAN 09, 2025
Savvy Advisors crosses $1B milestone to close 2024

Founder and CEO hails industry-beating growth record, sealed by final four advisor additions, as proof of tech-empowered RIA's "belief in the value of human financial advice."

Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Liz Miller begins tenure as 2025 CFP Board chair

The respected veteran will oversee an ambitious agenda at the professional planning body, including plans to drive more inclusion and help shed insights on AI.