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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Fiduciary relationships pay off for advisors to the affluent: Cerulli
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2025
Fiduciary relationships pay off for advisors to the affluent: Cerulli

Clients who trust their advisors to always put their interests first are more likely to be loyal, according to research.

Extending Trump tax cuts would deepen wealth gap, experts warn
RETIREMENT TAX APR 01, 2025
Extending Trump tax cuts would deepen wealth gap, experts warn

With Federal Reserve data showing the top half of households own almost all US assets, federal tax policy could spur even worse economic inequality.

The Externship program opens registration for 2025 course-takers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2025
The Externship program opens registration for 2025 course-takers

The online training program for aspiring financial planners, which has already helped 4,500 alumni, is entering its sixth year.

Osaic taps veteran Saumya Bhavsar to head legal strategy
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2025
Osaic taps veteran Saumya Bhavsar to head legal strategy

The firm's new chief legal officer brings nearly three decades of experience, including tenures at Credit Suisse and UBS.

Mercer Advisors, Sequoia announce latest RIA additions
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
Mercer Advisors, Sequoia announce latest RIA additions

$70 billion Mercer is expanding with new partners in Tennessee and Kentucky, while Sequoia lands its ninth acquisition since 2023.

How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties

Amid the continuing fog of financial uncertainty from DOGE layoffs and buyouts, CFP professionals and RIAs are raising their hands.

Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2025
Raymond James, Equitable welcome breakaways from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan

RayJay is adding a $465 million team to its employee advisor arm in West Virginia as Equitable recruits an experience advisor in New York.

Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2025
Two-thirds of investors worried they'll outlive their assets

Study of mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals reveals concerns around retirement income, Social Security, and safeguarding wealth.

Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 31, 2025
Senate aims for tricky two-step: advancing Trump's tax plans while delaying spending-cut showdown

Republican leaders are looking to include $2 trillion in spending cuts over a decade in an eventual bill as counterparts in the House press for an immediate reckoning.

Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership

The two wealth giants welcome former leaders from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as they look to drive their respective growth strategies forward.