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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Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.

Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 07, 2025
Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl

A slate of forthcoming reports from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley are expected to provide valuable clues on how lenders view tariffs' impact.

LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 07, 2025
LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business

The strategic agreement will see the regional bank transfer over support of its financial advisory business to LPL and its institutional services platform.

Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies
INVESTING ETFS APR 07, 2025
Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies

The new municipal debt offerings build on a growing trend of ETF use among advisors while tapping into investors' growing need for safety amid volatility.

Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 07, 2025
Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence

The JPMorgan CEO has joined a chorus of concerned voices speaking out on the risk of retaliation and other knock-on effects.

Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 04, 2025
Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?

As holistic planning becomes table stakes, research reveals how the rising influence of AI and having a digital orientation can help wealth firms get ahead.