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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Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions

The independent platform giant's newest executive hire comes with nearly two decades of experience in advisor support, onboarding, and operations roles.

Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point

The RIA giant is making cross-border clients a priority as the Canada-based firm officially becomes its latest wealth hub.

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024

The latest figures from DeVoe & Company show consolidation hitting fever pitch, including the most-active ever quarter for deals.

Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network

The independent broker-dealer's latest tie-ups in the Northeast extend its reach in Philadelphia, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Captrust adds nearly $2B in assets in latest double-deal

The private equity-backed RIA aggregator has expanded its footprint with two new acquisitions in Minnesota and Virginia.

Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 19, 2024
Orion set to snap up RIA tech provider Summit Wealth Systems

The strategic acquisition, expected to close early next year, will also see 25-year fintech veteran Reed Colley take on a top leadership role.

Concurrent taps OneDigital's David Montgomery to lead retirement business
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Concurrent taps OneDigital's David Montgomery to lead retirement business

The hybrid RIA is going all in on the retirement plan advisory space with its latest veteran hire.

InvestCloud claims industry first with private-markets account offering
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2024
InvestCloud claims industry first with private-markets account offering

The wealth tech platform's latest offering gives firms and advisors an alternative-investing boost through a dedicated sleeve for private markets securities.

CFP Board floats changes to competency standards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
CFP Board floats changes to competency standards

The credential-granting body for financial professionals is proposing a raft of adjustments, including more CE hours and new rules to count work experience.