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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BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 04, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks

Voices at the world's two biggest asset managers offer competing outlooks on what's in store for AI-driven equities in 2025 and beyond.

Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2024
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic

The $500 million firm gives the fast-growing national RIA additional footholds in the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest wealth markets.

Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 03, 2024
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?

With $20 billion of IRS funding potentially in limbo, the federal tax collection agency stands at a crucial crossroads on its path of enforcement.

$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment

The leading independent, advisor-owned firm is sharpening its growth focus by elevating one of its senior partners into an expanded leadership role.

Kestra welcomes $427M Arc Private Wealth in Ohio
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2024
Kestra welcomes $427M Arc Private Wealth in Ohio

Helmed by ex-Edward Jones advisors, the newly launched RIA firm has multiple footholds across Ohio including Oregon, Waterville, and Upper Sandusky.

BondBloxx, Virtus tie for first place in private-credit ETF race
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 03, 2024
BondBloxx, Virtus tie for first place in private-credit ETF race

The two firms have both claimed an industry first with separate strategies offering CLO-based exposure to the alternative fixed income space.

LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2024
LPL welcomes back $250M experienced advisor from Centaurus

After a years-long period of growth, the Arizona-based boomerang advisor based in Arizona is "coming home" to the broker-dealer giant.

$66B Mercer Advisors strikes deal for women-focused Frango Financial
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2024
$66B Mercer Advisors strikes deal for women-focused Frango Financial

The PE-backed RIA giant's latest partnership gives it additional locations in Washington, DC, Maryland, and South Carolina.