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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Cetera names Richard Vogel to lead Cetera Advisors community
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2025
Cetera names Richard Vogel to lead Cetera Advisors community

The giant broker dealer and RIA overseeing roughly $554 billion in AUA has appointed a Merrill and BofA alum to support advisor growth.

Five-person Raymond James team jumps to Janney in Maryland
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2025
Five-person Raymond James team jumps to Janney in Maryland

The group led by a 37-year industry veteran brings $470 million in assets to the Philadelphia-based broker dealer.

After One Big Beautiful Bill saga, business exit planning still mostly 'business as usual'
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2025
After One Big Beautiful Bill saga, business exit planning still mostly 'business as usual'

Advisors to business owners see no drastic tax changes, with some interesting opportunities to explore in their estate and succession planning playbooks.

$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2025
$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake

The Atlanta, Georgia-based national wealth firm revealed its new PE partner as prior backers Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire Holdings exited their investments.

$350M father-son duo hops from Osaic to Equitable Advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2025
$350M father-son duo hops from Osaic to Equitable Advisors

The latest departures in Ohio mark another setback for the hybrid RIA, which is looking to "expanding its presence across all models and segments of the wealth management industry."

Advised investors reclaim serenity and time, Vanguard research finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2025
Advised investors reclaim serenity and time, Vanguard research finds

Nearly nine-tenths of investors with advisors experienced more peace of mind, while three-fourths said having a professional in their corner has led to time savings.

Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2025
Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds

The St. Louis-based real estate investment firm gives the asset management giant a valuable access point to the roughly $1 trillion net lease market.

SEC charges Chicago-based investment adviser with overbilling clients more than $2.5M in fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2025
SEC charges Chicago-based investment adviser with overbilling clients more than $2.5M in fees

Eliseo Prisno, a former Merrill advisor, allegedly collected unapproved fees from Filipino clients by secretly accessing their accounts at two separate brokerages.

Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors

The Harford, Connecticut-based RIA is expanding into a new market in the mid-Atlantic region while crossing another billion-dollar milestone.

RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners

Florida-based RIA Rossby Financial is also bolstering its appeal for tech-focused advisors with a new integration partnership.