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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Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2025
Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings

The trend to democratize alternative investments is heating up with a new high-net-worth offering from Schwab and State Street's latest twist on target-date funds.

Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2025
Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation

New SEC chairman vows "appropriately tailored" regulatory approach amid agency overhaul and market volatility.

Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM

The broker-dealer giant is folding in dozens of W2 employee advisors as Bryant Riley continues to steer his besieged firm through financial difficulties.

What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
NEWS RIAS APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2025
Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact

New poll shows nearly three-quarters are anticipating higher prices, with nearly as many expecting a sharp short-term recession.

Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 09, 2025
Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street

The latest platform integrations aim to streamline direct indexing and custom model delivery for the wealth tech giant's RIA users.

Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support

The latest appointments feature a strategic succession in its asset management division and one promotion to a newly created practice management role.

LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.