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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Savvy Wealth builds legal foundation with former Pathstone general counsel
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2025
Savvy Wealth builds legal foundation with former Pathstone general counsel

The tech-forward advisor platform's newest RIA division hire also has experience from LPL and JPMorgan.

Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2025
Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins

Bleakley announces a double addition from Northwestern Mutual while RBC takes in an experienced advisor from US Bank.

LPL names five new managing directors in exec shakeup
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2025
LPL names five new managing directors in exec shakeup

The broker-dealer giant has opened up a new management level, elevating several longtime leaders who've supported key pillars of its growth strategy.

Fintech bytes: Wealth.com, PreciseFP ink integration partnerships
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 15, 2025
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com, PreciseFP ink integration partnerships

Advisor users who are also on the eMoney platform stand to benefit from the newly announced link-ups.

Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky

Peter Mallouk's giant RIA firm is strengthening its California presence, while $34 billion EP Wealth extends its Midwest market presence.

Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman

The New York-based indie RIA's new chief growth officer comes with a strong background building custodial platforms, including Goldman and Pershing.

LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report

Industry research report unpacks trends in advisor channel movement, declines at wirehouse firms, and momentum building towards RIA affiliations.

How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums

From stress tests to portfolio rebalancing and tax optimization, tech-supported advisors are helping clients keep calm and carry on through gloomy markets.

Survey finds majority of Americans can't cope with expiring 2017 tax cuts
RETIREMENT TAX APR 14, 2025
Survey finds majority of Americans can't cope with expiring 2017 tax cuts

Research finds an 85 percent consensus saying Congress should extend Trump's signature deductions in order to stave off higher tax costs.

CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division

The alt investments leader is sharpening its focus on defined-outcome strategies for advisors, kicking off with an expanded tie-up with Focus Financial.