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.

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Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 08, 2025
Father-son advisor team finds new home at LPL

The two advisors, who previously managed $320 million at Osaic, are joining the broker-dealer giant's network in Oregon.

Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2025
Ads showing dollars on fire lands robo-advisor firm in hot water

A regulator has banned the Islamic investment firm's campaign calling for a "money revolution" after multiple complaints led to a finding that it caused serious offense.

Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1.3B Wisconsin firm

Kowal Investment Group represents the private equity-backed aggregator's 10th new RIA affiliate in two years.

MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2025
MetLife to acquire $6B portfolio management teams from Mesirow

Twenty investment specialists are transitioning over to the insurance giant as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in higher-yield strategies.

Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2025
Merrill sharpens ultra-high-net-worth focus with new advisory group

Roughly two dozen specialists to support Merrill Wealth Management advisors on alts, custom asset allocation, specialized lending, and more complex services for elite clients.

Sanctuary Wealth welcomes former Truist Wealth advisors as first partners for 2025
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
Sanctuary Wealth welcomes former Truist Wealth advisors as first partners for 2025

The $50 billion RIA network's latest affiliate joins its international ultra-high-net-worth group with $700 million in assets.

After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location
NEWS RIAS JAN 08, 2025
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location

With roots going back more than 130 years, the privately held hybrid RIA based in Missouri is looking forward to continued independence.

Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2025
Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors

The fintech provider's new collaboration will help the $166 billion RIA's advisors holistically manage more of their clients' wealth.

Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 07, 2025
Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion

The wealth tech veteran brings "deep industry experience and a proven track record" to the new C-suite position at Orion.

Carson Group cements advisor commitment with $1B Iowa firm acquisition
NEWS RIAS JAN 07, 2025
Carson Group cements advisor commitment with $1B Iowa firm acquisition

The leading RIA's latest move in Cedar Rapids extends longstanding partnership while supporting veteran leader's longer-term succession planning.