Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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The average retiree is facing $173K in health care costs, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
The average retiree is facing $173K in health care costs, Fidelity says

Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.

Advisor moves: NY-based Coastline wealth adds three teams with over $430M in assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 30, 2025
Advisor moves: NY-based Coastline wealth adds three teams with over $430M in assets

Raymond James also lured another ex-Edward Jones advisor in South Carolina, while LPL welcomed a mother-and-son team from Edward Jones and Thrivent.

Fintech bytes: Vestwell comes through for underserved savers with multilingual support
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Fintech bytes: Vestwell comes through for underserved savers with multilingual support

MyVest and Vestmark have also unveiled strategic partnerships aimed at helping advisors and RIAs bring personalization to more clients.

GTCR to acquire FMG Suite, expanding its wealth tech portfolio
FINTECH JUL 29, 2025
GTCR to acquire FMG Suite, expanding its wealth tech portfolio

The private equity giant will support the advisor tech marketing firm in boosting its AI capabilities and scaling its enterprise relationships.

$29B Lido Advisors expands in Utah with Olympus Wealth Management
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2025
$29B Lido Advisors expands in Utah with Olympus Wealth Management

The privately backed RIA's newest partner firm brings $850 million in assets while giving it a new foothold in the Salt Lake City region.

Annuities hit new $223B high in H1 2025, LIMRA says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2025
Annuities hit new $223B high in H1 2025, LIMRA says

The latest preliminary data show $117 billion in second-quarter sales, but hints of a slowdown are emerging.

C-suite shakeup at $71B Cresset as firm continues expansion
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2025
C-suite shakeup at $71B Cresset as firm continues expansion

The Chicago-based RIA and multi-family office promoted industry veterans, including one of its founding partners, as its new investment and operating chiefs.

AssetMark taps former Envestnet RIA leader for new Charlotte hub
FINTECH JUL 29, 2025
AssetMark taps former Envestnet RIA leader for new Charlotte hub

The $139 billion TAMP has hired industry veteran Phil Rogerson, unveils $10 million commitment for strategic expansion in North Carolina.

Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO

Michael Bell explains how the PE push in retirement plans may benefit investors, why warnings around risks may be overplayed, and what it will take to get plan fiduciaries comfortable with private investments.

IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says

Research highlights the dominant role of workplace retirement plans and breaks down the major factors dictating workers' IRA rollover decisions.