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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RBC reels in $2.8B superteam from UBS
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2024
RBC reels in $2.8B superteam from UBS

The 15-person multigenerational team adds over 200 years of experience to the firm's advisor pool in Atlanta.

Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2024
Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress

Joint letter by CFP Board, the FPA and other industry associations floats incentives for Main Street investors as Trump-era tax policy nears its expiration date.

Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations

Firm attempted to minimize losses in thousands of "odd lot" positions by executing unfavorable cross trades with retail mutual funds and third-party broker-dealers, according to the regulator.

Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2024
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO

The retirement-focused fintech firm's latest strategic partnership will help more plan participants get personalized guidance from their trusted advisors.

BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi
WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2024
BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi

Bank of America Private Bank is boosting its ultra-high-net-worth presence in Atlanta, Georgia and the broader Southeastern region with its latest addition.

LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.

Kestra makes a move in Maryland with $200M Osaic team
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2024
Kestra makes a move in Maryland with $200M Osaic team

The five-person group operating in Montgomery County adds to the Texas-based wealth platform's 2024 expansion streak.

The private credit ETF race is heating up
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2024
The private credit ETF race is heating up

Three asset managers have submitted regulatory filings in a bid to capture a valuable first-mover advantage.

Blue Owl targets higher alts adoption with education platform
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2024
Blue Owl targets higher alts adoption with education platform

The asset manager has launched a digital portal with webinars, portfolio construction resources, and other materials to help advisors and their clients invest in the private markets.

ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade
FINTECH SEP 18, 2024
ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade

The latest enhancements to its archiving and search capabilities will help users as regulators stiffen their scrutiny around recordkeeping violations and off-channel communications.