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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Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial

Two of its Connecticut-headquartered partner firms are planning to join forces in a transaction set to close in the first quarter of 2025.

Tifin, Future Capital strike retirement plan advisory partnerships
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2024
Tifin, Future Capital strike retirement plan advisory partnerships

The fintech firms' latest RIA collaborations promise to help firms and financial professionals unlock deeper client relationships with holistic plan advice

New bipartisan bill seeks to simplify retirement savings for seniors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2024
New bipartisan bill seeks to simplify retirement savings for seniors

The newly introduced act in the House of Representatives takes aim at one confusing process for 401(k) plan participants weighing their distribution options.

How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?

Pulse survey of charterholders and candidates reveals four-fifths have felt AI's impact, while views on ESG investing remain mixed.

Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024

The central bank makes its last policy move for the year amid lingering uncertainty on inflation, jobs, and economic growth outlook.

Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2024
Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill

The elite veteran-led team brings together more than 150 years of collective experience to RayJay's employee advisor arm in Ohio.

Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partner deepens its presence in North Carolina as well as its capabilities in the qualified retirement plan space.

Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York

After previously managing over $495 million collectively, the national RIA's latest additions in Long Island come after a decades-long tenure with their former firm.

PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 18, 2024
PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth

The advisory giant supported by Neuberger Berman is tapping the AI-powered fintech's capabilities to boost digital marketing, partner referral, and prospecting efforts.

Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 17, 2024
Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool

The fintech firm for private market investments is helping firms and advisors build customized 'pacing plans' to reach target allocations based on customized model portfolios.