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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Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

Student debt a major stressor for US workers
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Student debt a major stressor for US workers

New research finds nine-tenths of public and private workers with student loans consider it problematic, with over 44 percent saying it's a major problem.

Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization

The two wealth tech firms are ramping up efforts to help financial advisors deliver customized, tax-efficient portfolios at scale.

NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.

BlackRock broadens active ETF shelf with AI and tech funds
ETFS OCT 22, 2024
BlackRock broadens active ETF shelf with AI and tech funds

The asset management behemoth's newest thematic funds offer investors additional options to get exposure to the new technology supercycle.

What's the best investment case for private market assets?
ALTERNATIVES OCT 22, 2024
What's the best investment case for private market assets?

Blackstone advisor pulse survey reveals around 80 percent see private investments as a way to land new clients.

Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Fintech firm PhilanthPro entices advisors with GiveTeam partnership

The philanthropic planning platform is offering advisors a win-win by getting acquainted with the platform while building client relationships.

Baird welcomes two wealth teams in Tennessee expansion
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Baird welcomes two wealth teams in Tennessee expansion

The employee-owned firm's latest additions from B. Riley and J. Montgomery Scott add $580M in assets to its wealth division.

PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO

The firm's new C-suite hire with over 25 years of experience will help enhance the $10B Boston RIA's investment platform.

Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.