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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PE giant TPG takes strategic stake in Creative Planning
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2024
PE giant TPG takes strategic stake in Creative Planning

The global alts firm's minority investment will help fuel continued expansion at the RIA overseeing $375B in client assets.

RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2024
RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite

The Minnesota-based firm's new COO comes with deep experience and a sterling reputation for supporting independent advisor transitions and growth efforts.

LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2024
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head

The veteran with more than 25 years' experience will drive the firm's expansion into SMAs, alts strategies, and address advisors' need for low-cost access to crucial ETF strategies.

Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs

The platform, which features a real-time screening function, improved data transparency, and one-click trading, aims to address a longstanding portfolio pain point for advisors.

Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA
RIA NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA

The fintech startup will help advisors at the $9B RIA achieve organic growth with enhanced services to business owner clients.

Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2024
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge

Analysis from the National Council of Aging reveals "a snowballing crisis" of financial insecurity as costs of long-term care outpace income and home value gains.

Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets

The firm's latest string of hires from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, expand its profile in the California and Miami markets.

Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan

The six-advisor team led by two brothers widens Wells Fargo Advisors' high-net-worth Private Client Group in New York City.

Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership

The firm has secured its second location in Billings with a six-person advisory team managing over $400M in assets.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment revealed on Thursday represents a stunning fall from grace following a monthslong corruption investigation.