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 do Americans find and hire financial advisors? New research breaks it down
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 15, 2025
How do Americans find and hire financial advisors? New research breaks it down

Data analysis from advisor review platform Wealthtender reveals affluent investors' appetite for advisors, what factors matter for would-be clients, and which new modes of engagement are on the rise.

CFP Board hails record July exam turnout with 3,214 test-takers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2025
CFP Board hails record July exam turnout with 3,214 test-takers

The historic summer sitting saw a roughly two-thirds pass rate, with most CFP hopefuls falling in the under-40 age group.

RIA moves: SlateStone Wealth, Fifth Third announce C-suite hires
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2025
RIA moves: SlateStone Wealth, Fifth Third announce C-suite hires

New York-based Douglass Winthrop has also tapped a veteran leader from Northern Trust.

Advisor moves: Raymond James, Wells Fargo reel in billion dollar-plus advisor teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Wells Fargo reel in billion dollar-plus advisor teams

Elsewhere, an advisor formerly with a Commonwealth affiliate firm is launching her own independent practice with an Osaic OSJ.

At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2025
At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement

A survey reveals seven in 10 expect it to be a source of income, while most non-retired respondents worry about its continued sustainability.

Intention.ly, AssetLink announce new AI to boost advisors' organic growth
FINTECH AUG 14, 2025
Intention.ly, AssetLink announce new AI to boost advisors' organic growth

AI suite and patent for AI-driven financial matchmaking arrive amid growing importance of marketing and tech among advisory firms.

Lido Advisors taps former SEC leader Elena Ro as new compliance chief
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2025
Lido Advisors taps former SEC leader Elena Ro as new compliance chief

The $30 billion RIA's chief compliance officer and legal counsel comes with more than two decades of experience, including RIA and broker-dealer oversight and specialized enforcement.

Corient breaks M&A pause with $1.54B Texas acquisition
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2025
Corient breaks M&A pause with $1.54B Texas acquisition

The RIA's addition in Dallas, previously with Raymond James, comes just as the take-private deal between Corient's parent firm in Canada and Mubadala Capital comes to completion.

Wholesale inflation surges in July, raising questions for Fed and markets
EQUITIES AUG 14, 2025
Wholesale inflation surges in July, raising questions for Fed and markets

The surprise PPI reading, driven by the biggest monthly gain in core since 2022, further muddies the central bank's September decision to hold or cut rates in September.

Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist

Market risk index shows hidden perils in seeking safety, and potential benefits from non-traditional investment vehicles.