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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November ETF flows shatter monthly records
INVESTING ETFS DEC 16, 2024
November ETF flows shatter monthly records

Exuberance in stocks, optimistic Trump trades, and tax-loss harvesting activity converged to push 2024's year-to-date ETF inflows to a new all-time high.

After splurging on the holidays, two-fifths of households expect debt hangover to last till mid-2025
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2024
After splurging on the holidays, two-fifths of households expect debt hangover to last till mid-2025

Twin surveys show how a perfect storm of financial forces could push American consumers into an unhealthy spending binge.

CAIS, Advyzon forge new alts partnerships
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
CAIS, Advyzon forge new alts partnerships

The fintech firms' latest initiatives, announced separately, will give advisors additional diversification options and enhanced investing and reporting capabilities.

Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2024
Younger high-net-worth Americans are more likely to prefer living wealth transfers, says Schwab

Survey of US millionaires unpacks demographic divides, with millennials and Gen Xers more than twice as likely as Boomers to share their fortunes while alive.

PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund

Having secured more than $1 billion in capital commitments, the private equity firm behind some of the year's biggest minority staking deals is looking forward to more partnerships.

Investors still lacking mutual fund fee literacy, suggests SEC report
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 13, 2024
Investors still lacking mutual fund fee literacy, suggests SEC report

Research points to a lack of cost-consciousness, potential benefits from 'fee meters,' and how one major misconception might keep investors from seeking cheaper options.

Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?

Higher stock valuations and lower yields from fixed income support the case for a more conservative approach, finds Morningstar Retirement analysis.

UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action

The settlement, stemming from accusations of underperforming Wells Fargo target-date fund investments affecting some 300,000 plan participants, is considered among the largest of its kind.

$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession

David Fulton, the RIA giant's decade-long chief executive, is stepping down to be replaced by president Bradley Knapp on Jan. 1 as part of a planned transition.

Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions

The firms are extending their footprints with new recruitment moves in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.