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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Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist

The 25-year veteran of the industry brings his experience from Raymond James, Invesco and Barclays to the Las Vegas, Nevada-based firm.

Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion

The financial industry veteran, supported by a team of wealth advisors, will drive the firm's private banking expansion in Pennsylvania

Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity

Latest research reveals seven in 10 women have investments the US equity market, but financial stress still keeps a strong majority up at night.

After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2024
After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?

New Deloitte outlook offers insights on active ETFs, alternatives' mixed performance, and advisors' role in the rise of private credit.

Baird extends Virginia presence with $510M Edelman pair
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Baird extends Virginia presence with $510M Edelman pair

With nearly a half-century of experience, the hybrid RIA's latest hires are joining its newest office in Richmond.

MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial

The East Coast deal marks the eighth transaction this year for the Ohio-based independent, adding to its $23.6B in client assets.

LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2024
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James

The broker-dealer titan is extending its reach in New Jersey with an advisor duo operating a proud family practice.

Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy

The independent wealth firm says its latest hire will lead its business development team in recruiting elite advisor talent.

Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up
FINTECH OCT 04, 2024
Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up

The leading wealth tech provider is helping more advisors access active ETF models through its exclusive partnership.

Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2024
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links

Survey analysis covering 20,000 retirees also shows guaranteed income, pre-retirement planning, and racial factors may play a role.