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].

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Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2024
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum

With nearly 25 years of experience, the employee-owned firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed over $293M in assets.

Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA
RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA

The deal for Levy Wealth Management in Philadelphia marks its ninth Pennsylvania location and vaults it past the $90B AUM mark.

Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2024
Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli

A growing gap between clients' use of traditional deposit accounts and wealth management services hints at an untapped opportunity.

Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo

Leading a seven-person team, the advisor couple with 60 years of combined experience provide comprehensive planning for roughly 500 clients in Houston.

Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA

The definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center, based in New Jersey, will add 240 financial advisors into LPL's network.

Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2024
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con

The advisor lied to unsuspecting clients, including vulnerable retirees, for over 20 years to fund his gambling, cars, collectibles and other personal expenses.

Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability
FINTECH SEP 04, 2024
Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability

The new functionality, currently available on an invite-only basis, promises to help firms funnel leads to advisors and teams best suited to meet their needs.

Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management

The employee-owned financial giant is looking to expand in the Southeast as part of a broader master plan for strategic growth.