Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2025
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market

A sort-of double-deal marks Allworth's 42nd acquisition since 2018 as Apella makes its first move in Iowa.

Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'
FINTECH JUN 24, 2025
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'

The fintech pioneer's latest venture, launched with Scott Hanson, Ric Edelman, and other industry luminaries, looks to succeed where he sees AI notetakers failing.

Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader

The wirehouse alum is stepping into a newly created role that "combines planning philosophy, tech-enabled advice and human advice."

'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'

Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk shares insights on the custodial platform's refresh, how it's striking a chord among entrepreneurial advisors, and what's ahead after its latest $152 million funding round.

Advisors and managers agree on top three private-market opportunities
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2025
Advisors and managers agree on top three private-market opportunities

Survey reveals the ripest themes in private alternatives, as well as the biggest roadblocks to broader alts adoption.

Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Robo platform Wealthfront teases IPO plans

The digital investment platform's announcement of a confidential submission to the SEC comes amid a broader trend of consumer fintech firms going to market.

Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
Goldman, Citi back NaviPlan architects in fresh bet on AI-powered financial advice

The Canadian startup's latest funding round, raising $60 million from the banks and other investors, is set to fuel its continued expansion into the US.

RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio

Carson's latest addition in Salt Lake City continues its strategy of buying out successful and growing Carson Wealth locations.

CoinShares survey finds wealthy investors want credible crypto advice
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2025
CoinShares survey finds wealthy investors want credible crypto advice

Poll reveals four-fifths of high-net-worth and sub-HNW individuals more likely to work with financial advisors offering crypto-related guidance, but some wary of red flags in experience.

Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs
FINTECH JUN 20, 2025
Fintech bytes: Orion and eMoney add new planning, investment tools for RIAs

Orion adds new model portfolios and SMAs under expanded JPMorgan tie-up, while eMoney boosts its planning software capabilities.