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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Good as gold? Why it might be a safer haven than Treasury bonds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
Good as gold? Why it might be a safer haven than Treasury bonds

BofA commodity strategist argues the yellow metal is a good option as governments go deeper into the red.

Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'

The executive is departing as competition heats up across the broader universe of stealthy ultra-wealth managers.

Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill

The new 16-person group will enrich the firm's family office presence in Pennsylvania.

CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts

The firm will offer customizable model portfolios, advisory services, and a portfolio construction tool as part of its latest alts offensive.

For half of caregivers, responsibilities hamper journey to retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2024
For half of caregivers, responsibilities hamper journey to retirement security

Research by Voya sheds light on broad financial impacts from emergency savings to healthcare costs and retirement savings.

Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Northern Trust names BofA veteran to lead charitable giving solutions

The firm is bolstering its Foundation and Institutional Advisors practice with an experienced professional at the helm of its DAF and private foundation administration business.

Annuity confusion crimps customer satisfaction, finds JD Power
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2024
Annuity confusion crimps customer satisfaction, finds JD Power

Survey finds three-fifths of annuity holders wrestling with financial health concerns, while many lack full understanding of the protected income products.

Citizens extends private wealth ambitions with $600M advisor team
RIA NEWS OCT 17, 2024
Citizens extends private wealth ambitions with $600M advisor team

Led by two experienced advisors, the team brings more than 40 years' combined experience as they enrich the firm's profile in Florida's high-net-worth and UHNW market.

StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push
ALTERNATIVES OCT 17, 2024
StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push

The fast-growing asset manager specializing in private markets is looking to build on its momentum after achieving a $5B milestone.

Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon
RIA NEWS OCT 17, 2024
Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon

The momentum in industry consolidation persisted in Q3 as PE firms and other buyers sustained their interest in $1B plus AUM firms.