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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$9B Gateway Investment Advisers names Julie Schmuelling president
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
$9B Gateway Investment Advisers names Julie Schmuelling president

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long journey for the new leader at the Ohio-based RIA and Natixis affiliate firm.

UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill
WIREHOUSES OCT 04, 2024
UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill

The wirehouse's latest addition in Manchester, New Hampshire arrives with more than two decades of industry experience.

Financial literacy gaps create fiscal challenges for half of business owners
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Financial literacy gaps create fiscal challenges for half of business owners

Poll of small businesses finds financial concerns become a priority as tax, budget, and cash flow management issues come home to roost.

Missouri deals another blow against Biden's latest student debt plan
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Missouri deals another blow against Biden's latest student debt plan

The US president's effort to forgive $73B in student debt is facing stubborn resistance from a handful of Republican-led states.

BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench

The firm's additions in California and New York comprise 18 professionals with over 150 years of collective experience.

Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup

The San Francisco-based RIA hires a new CFO and two industry veterans, alums of Mather Group and Colony Group, to inaugural director positions.

Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone

The leading non-profit and donor-advised fund sponsor cited exponential growth in giving, particularly among long-term philanthropic investors.

Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2024
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg

Northwestern Mutual analysis reveals gaps in expectations and attitudes across generations of women.

Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital

The latest development will add $5.9B to the Chicago-based powerhouse while extending its reach in Pennsylvania.

Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal

The top-ranked RIA is deepening its reach in Denver's ultra-high-net-worth market with a highly credentialed advisor team.