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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Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2025
Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC

The firm's latest additions, including two brothers, bolster its employee advisor business in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 04, 2025
Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets

They may not be direct players in global trade, but financial firms still face secondary risks from broader economic tremors.

Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2025
Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund

The Wall Street giant's newest alts offering, launched under a "G-Series" branding, builds on a broader trend of investment firms looking to expand alts access to the masses.

Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2025
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower

Arbitrators rule non-compete clause was unenforceable as Bellevue advisor Lars Knudsen speaks out against "vindictive behavior."

Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2025
Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty

With inflation and growth facing crosscurrents, the Federal Reserve leaders are favoring a data-dependent stance.

Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 03, 2025
Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines

The iPhone maker suffered its worst single-day decline since 2020 as major suppliers in China, Vietnam, and India get caught in the economic crossfire.

ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter
INVESTING ETFS APR 03, 2025
ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter

Investors pour into gold, bonds, and value funds as equity volatility and trade tensions reshape portfolios.

Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors

Newest additions from firms including Morgan Stanley, Farther, and Valeo come as firm stresses tech-enabled independence.

Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA

Waverly is making its debut in Massachusetts as the $34 billion New York-based independent onboards an experienced veteran.

What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2025
What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with

Shifting regulations, higher client expectations, and navigating growth challenges are just some of the issues confronting independent advisors.