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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RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record

With 102 transactions logged in the three-month period up to June, Echelon Partners is projecting a new banner year for dealmaking across the industry.

The key to attracting and retaining the next generation of advisors? Client-focused training
OPINION JUL 18, 2025
The key to attracting and retaining the next generation of advisors? Client-focused training

From building trust to steering through emotions and responding to client challenges, new advisors need human skills to shape the future of the advice industry.

Coldstream names new CEO, enhances leadership amid rapid three-year growth
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
Coldstream names new CEO, enhances leadership amid rapid three-year growth

After beating its growth deadlines, the employee-owned firm is advancing its PE-free strategy with a streamlined executive structure and newly developed roles.

SEI taking majority stake in Stratos Wealth Holdings in $527M deal
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
SEI taking majority stake in Stratos Wealth Holdings in $527M deal

The transaction will see SEI effectively own 57.5% of Stratos' operating businesses as previous backer Emigrant Partners exits its position.

Schwab hails successful quarter as trading activity and client assets hit new highs
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
Schwab hails successful quarter as trading activity and client assets hit new highs

The RIA custody giant logged a 23% yearly increase in trading revenue, totaling nearly $1 billion for the quarter, as the April selloff and subsequent rebound saw an investing frenzy.

Brooklyn-based Maridea snaps up former LPL affiliate to expand in the Midwest
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2025
Brooklyn-based Maridea snaps up former LPL affiliate to expand in the Midwest

Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.

Trump executive order set to ease path for private assets in 401(k)s, but hurdles remain
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2025
Trump executive order set to ease path for private assets in 401(k)s, but hurdles remain

A new PitchBook analysis unpacks sticking points relating to liquidity, costs, and litigation risk for would-be investors and plan sponsors.

CFP Board names Martin Seay as 2026 board chair-elect
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2025
CFP Board names Martin Seay as 2026 board chair-elect

The distinguished academic and former president of the Financial Planning Association is set to take the helm in 2027.

Advisor moves: NewEdge Wealth, Whittier Trust welcome seasoned senior advisors
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2025
Advisor moves: NewEdge Wealth, Whittier Trust welcome seasoned senior advisors

Patrick McGlothin steps in as managing director at NewEdge from Morgan Stanley, while Kiley Barnhorst MacDonald brings 30 years' experience to her new role at Whittier Trust.

Vestmark, BlackRock, iCapital, and Dynasty forge four-way private market partnership
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2025
Vestmark, BlackRock, iCapital, and Dynasty forge four-way private market partnership

The collaboration will give RIAs yet another access point into the alternatives space through a new unified managed account capability.