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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Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2024
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

Inaugural survey report finds three-quarters of DC plan leaders expect demand for lifetime income to grow over five years – but 'annuity fluency' could pose challenges.

UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2024
UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push

The global financial giant is expanding its focus beyond the mega-affluent as it looks to compete with rival banks on Wall Street.

Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.

CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2024
CFP exam participation hits all-time high in 2024

CFP Board reveals results from November testing wave, with a record number of more than 10,000 candidates looking to earn the mark this year.

$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management

The RIA giant's newest partner brings multigenerational wealth expertise while adding more than $1.1 billion in registered assets under management.

PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners

The deal gives the hybrid RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its third Pennsylvania location as well as its twenty-ninth partnership since receiving a key minority investment.

$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division

The wealth firm's newest hire brings over a decade of experience in providing fiduciary and investment consulting services to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, endowments, and foundations.

Nuveen bolsters alts shelf with CLO ETF launch
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 10, 2024
Nuveen bolsters alts shelf with CLO ETF launch

The investment management giant's latest offering diverges from most CLO ETFs to help investors achieve high current income and total return.