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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Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter

The leadership changes coming in June, which also include wealth management and digital unit heads, come as the firm pushes to offer more comprehensive services.

Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2025
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner

Five new RIAs are joining the industry coalition promoting firm-level impact across workforce, client, community and environmental goals.

$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2025
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president

The independent RIA's new hire, with a decade of M&A experience from his former firm and Raymond James, comes as SEIA logs record growth in 2024.

Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 25, 2025
Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire

Bank of America gains strength in NY a veteran UHNW advisor while RayJay welcomes a three-decade industry veteran in Georgia.

Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 24, 2025
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses

Fraud losses among Americans 60 and older surged 43 percent in 2024, led by investment schemes involving crypto and social manipulation.

Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2025
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.

Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor

The Merrill Lynch defectors expand RBC's reach in Texas while LPL bolsters its New York presence.

Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets

After onboarding 26 new advisors in the first three months of 2025, the independent wealth platform is looking forward to continued momentum in Q2.

Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2025
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.

How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2025
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?

Two C-level leaders reveal the new time-saving tools they've implemented and what advisors are doing with their newly freed-up hours.