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
Displaying 2106 results
Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2024
Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica

Data from more than 7,800 women show ongoing insecurities in handling investments, but lack of representation holds many back from working with advisors

Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition

The national RIA is broadening its presence in the Northeast with a veteran-led planning practice for high-net-worth clients.

Home Depot hit with 401(k) lawsuit alleging ERISA violations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2024
Home Depot hit with 401(k) lawsuit alleging ERISA violations

The company's decision to offset $27.5M in contributions over a five-year period was a breach of fiduciary duty to retirement plan participants, argues class action.

LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief

The broker-dealer giant's new chief advocacy officer boasts more than 25 years of experience in government relations lobbying for financial services companies.

Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures
ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2024
Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures

Around half of the assets held by a private fund advised by the Florida-based firm were lost in 2022 amid the collapse of FTX, according to the SEC.

RBC grows mid-Atlantic footprint with double-team addition from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 30, 2024
RBC grows mid-Atlantic footprint with double-team addition from Wells Fargo

RBC Wealth Management’s latest hires in Pennsylvania and Virginia reportedly managed $801M in client assets combined.

What should we make of the millennial wealth comeback?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2024
What should we make of the millennial wealth comeback?

A 2022 Federal Reserve data snapshot showing growth in housing and financial assets should be read with care, says retirement think tank.

Cetera extends reach in Ohio with 42-year veteran advisor
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2024
Cetera extends reach in Ohio with 42-year veteran advisor

The independent broker-dealer’s latest addition reportedly managed $108M in AUA at Lincoln Financial Advisors.

AlphaTrAI taps industry veterans to leadership, exec advisory council
FINTECH AUG 30, 2024
AlphaTrAI taps industry veterans to leadership, exec advisory council

The tech-enabled solutions provider eyes its next growth phase with experienced leaders from Tudor, Putnam Investments, and Merrill Lynch.

$300M Northwestern Mutual team decamps to RayJay
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 29, 2024
$300M Northwestern Mutual team decamps to RayJay

The group led by a trio of advisors is joining the firm’s independent advisor channel in Colorado.