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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How the gender wealth gap persists among unmarried Americans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2024
How the gender wealth gap persists among unmarried Americans

Analysis of census data exposes wealth, home equity, and retirement account ownership disparities among single mothers and unmarried women without children.

What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2024
What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?

New retirement research unpacks insights on savings, health, Social Security, and long-term care among retired adults.

For one-fifth of polled Americans, disputes at holiday gatherings lead to estate planning fallout
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
For one-fifth of polled Americans, disputes at holiday gatherings lead to estate planning fallout

Survey by Trust & Will reveals the touchiest subjects for families, and how conflict dynamics differ according to age and region.

Mutual fund-to-ETF flips are winning moves, finds BofA research
INVESTING ETFS NOV 27, 2024
Mutual fund-to-ETF flips are winning moves, finds BofA research

Analysis points to an "ETF advantage" for struggling asset managers, with the average strategy staging a post-conversion comeback after years of outflows.

BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street sued in Republican anti-ESG action
INVESTING ESG NOV 27, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street sued in Republican anti-ESG action

Federal complaint filed in Texas court by a consortium of 11 states argues the fund giants used their market power to pressure energy companies and ultimately hurt consumers.

Edward Jones advisors depart for Equitable, Avantax
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES NOV 27, 2024
Edward Jones advisors depart for Equitable, Avantax

The defectors, separately located in the Chicagoland and Texas, reportedly managed more than $260 million combined.

Massachusetts planner sanctioned for misleading client about $228k annuity purchase
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
Massachusetts planner sanctioned for misleading client about $228k annuity purchase

Most of the proceeds withdrawn from the client's IRA actually went to an account and was used for a third party's benefit, according to CFP Board order.

Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 27, 2024
Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey

Two-thirds have little to no confidence in digital assets' safety and reliability, but trust and use vary across demographic lines.

Another InvestCloud veteran joins Communify Fincentric's C-suite
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 27, 2024
Another InvestCloud veteran joins Communify Fincentric's C-suite

The fintech startup's latest executive hire will lead its efforts in building next-generation portals for clients and advisors while building a new foothold in Florida.

Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors

Post-election poll unpacks expectations around the S&P 500, odds of a correction, and strategies to navigate market risks.