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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Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana

Industry groups hail the move in the Pelican State as another win for consumers in need of lifetime income.

Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees

Fidelity Charitable study finds an opportunity for advisors amid knowledge gap on tax-smart planning strategies.

An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans

New Edelman survey reveals continuing concerns over debt, inflation, and daily expenses, with six in 10 believing they need a six-figure income to avoid financial worries.

Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2024
Indie RIA Crusonia Wealth Advisors debuts in Colorado

The Denver-based firm, led by three industry professionals, is looking to shake up the high-net-worth wealth space with its model for advisor independence.

$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2024
$23.6B RIA MAI strengthens C-suite with former Merit exec

The Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered firm welcomes two new leadership additions as it looks to continue on its strategic growth path.

More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income

T. Rowe Price research takes consultants and advisors' pulse on different retirement investment solutions, along with shifting views on fixed income opportunities.

Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership

The expanded partnership, which brings in new capabilities from Futureplan, will give thousands of advisors and their business clients access to a new retirement plan option.

Equitable expands in Michigan with former Wedbush advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 20, 2024
Equitable expands in Michigan with former Wedbush advisors

The group of professionals, including a father-son duo, come together in Traverse City after managing more than $500M at their former firm.

Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2024
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California

The 44-year veteran joining the firm's employee advisor channel joins after managing $112M at the wirehouse.

Model portfolio assets hit $6.6T milestone in Q2: Broadridge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2024
Model portfolio assets hit $6.6T milestone in Q2: Broadridge

Latest snapshot shows advisors leading the charge, with two-thirds of total model assets held in equity mutual funds and ETFs.