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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The class of 2025: InvestmentNews honors top financial planners across the US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 14, 2025
The class of 2025: InvestmentNews honors top financial planners across the US

With a projected shortage of 100,000 advisors in the next decade, these five-star planners are stepping up with the talent and human focus clients need right now.

The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2025
The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned

Northwestern Mutual's latest research finds more than half see a likelihood that they'll outlive their nest egg, with Gen X and Millennials feeling most at risk.

RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2025
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions

Perigon Wealth Management adds four partners through its internal equity track, while Lenox Advisors elevates two experienced leaders amid national expansion plans.

'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2025
'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, BlackRock's Larry Fink, and Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick share reactions amid continuing trade uncertainty.

Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank

After a failed 2020 bid, the firm's parent company is once again seeking federal and state approval as it seeks to more fully address clients' needs.

Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push

Quarterly survey report of finds nearly nine-tenths have alternative asset allocations in client portfolios, but just half use tools to manage those investments.

BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit

Inflows top $80 billion as the asset management giant sees the best year start for organic fee growth since 2021.

Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer giant's latest employee advisor additions in Ohio and Florida collectively managed more than a billion dollars at their former firms.

Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2025
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships

Flourish is unlocking more organic growth opportunities for Carson, while Tifin AG announces a tie-up with an LA-headquartered independent.

After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2025
After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow

With just 18 percent of advisors adopting the strategies, Cerulli research says education is key to bridging the gap.