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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Fidelity faces class action over August data hack
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack

Two New York residents are seeking retribution for the retail investment titan's failure to prevent an incident that exposed tens of thousands of its users' sensitive data.

Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push
ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2024
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push

The asset management giant is looking to solidify its relationships with wealth platforms, broker-dealers and RIAs through a newly created global leadership role.

A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving

Survey of younger HNWIs offers insights on spending habits, income sources, and the pursuit of financial independence.

Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal

The firm's definitive agreement to snap up a financial services firm and its subsidiaries will add 120 financial advisors to its network.

Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Female CEOs have flipped the script on the gender pay gap

Conference Board analysis finds female chief executives at public firms have passed their male counterparts, but still lag in other ways.

B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
B. Riley confirms Oaktree deal for Great American Group

The embattled financial services giant's agreement with the $193B alts giant marks a crucial step in its ongoing debt struggles.

LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 14, 2024
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor

The wealth giant's latest addition is joining the firm's Miami operation through an existing affiliate.

IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
IRS announces relief for taxpayers hit by Helene and Milton

Those impacted by the devastating hurricanes may be eligible for extensions, special deductions and other forms of assistance.

More Americans are invested in the elections than the stock market
RIA NEWS OCT 11, 2024
More Americans are invested in the elections than the stock market

A substantial number of people in a new 2,200-person survey believe their wealth, their "wallet power" and their retirement timelines are at stake.

iCapital launches multi-investment workflow advisor tool
ALTERNATIVES OCT 11, 2024
iCapital launches multi-investment workflow advisor tool

The alts-focused global fintech's latest enhancement aims to further streamline the investment process for financial professionals.