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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$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2025
$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake

The Atlanta, Georgia-based national wealth firm revealed its new PE partner as prior backers Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire Holdings exited their investments.

$350M father-son duo hops from Osaic to Equitable Advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2025
$350M father-son duo hops from Osaic to Equitable Advisors

The latest departures in Ohio mark another setback for the hybrid RIA, which is looking to "expanding its presence across all models and segments of the wealth management industry."

Advised investors reclaim serenity and time, Vanguard research finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2025
Advised investors reclaim serenity and time, Vanguard research finds

Nearly nine-tenths of investors with advisors experienced more peace of mind, while three-fourths said having a professional in their corner has led to time savings.

Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2025
Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds

The St. Louis-based real estate investment firm gives the asset management giant a valuable access point to the roughly $1 trillion net lease market.

SEC charges Chicago-based investment adviser with overbilling clients more than $2.5M in fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 07, 2025
SEC charges Chicago-based investment adviser with overbilling clients more than $2.5M in fees

Eliseo Prisno, a former Merrill advisor, allegedly collected unapproved fees from Filipino clients by secretly accessing their accounts at two separate brokerages.

Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors

The Harford, Connecticut-based RIA is expanding into a new market in the mid-Atlantic region while crossing another billion-dollar milestone.

RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners

Florida-based RIA Rossby Financial is also bolstering its appeal for tech-focused advisors with a new integration partnership.

Advisors turn to derivative income ETFs as allocations grow across channels
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2025
Advisors turn to derivative income ETFs as allocations grow across channels

Cerulli research reveals adoption among broker-dealers and wirehouses as investors seek inflation-beating returns.

Fed case for lower rates still murky as job market comes in strong in June
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2025
Fed case for lower rates still murky as job market comes in strong in June

The latest federal data release showed nonfarm payrolls increasing by 147,000, edging down but still in line with previous readings, while adjusting April and May figures upward.

Raymond James hauls Ameriprise advisors managing $1.1B in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2025
Raymond James hauls Ameriprise advisors managing $1.1B in New York

Elsewhere, Sanctuary Wealth recently attracted a $225 million team from Edward Jones in Colorado.