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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Nepsis adds tax savvy with new accounting and advisory leader
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2024
Nepsis adds tax savvy with new accounting and advisory leader

Kelly Nanasy comes to the financial advisor and investment management firm with 30 years of experience, including a successful record as a CFO.

New York RIA faces $1.8M penalty over failures in handling nonpublic information
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
New York RIA faces $1.8M penalty over failures in handling nonpublic information

SEC says the firm failed to properly review risks in CLO trades it executed, causing roughly $685K in losses for two counterparties.

Americana reveals managing partner for LatAm family office division
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
Americana reveals managing partner for LatAm family office division

The Dynasty Financial partner firm is looking to become a destination of choice for elite financial advisors in the international UHNW space.

Dimensional Fund alums launch platform to empower RIAs
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
Dimensional Fund alums launch platform to empower RIAs

The new venture, Parkwoods Wealth Partners, aims to help registered investment advisers overcome the challenges of growth and succession planning.

Wellspring taps Evolution Capital’s Jeffrey Kadlic as president and COO
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
Wellspring taps Evolution Capital’s Jeffrey Kadlic as president and COO

With 25 years of experience across multiple areas, the alternative investing veteran is set to lead the multi-family office’s next leg of expansion.

Baird nabs $206M advisor from RBC
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
Baird nabs $206M advisor from RBC

The employee-owned firm is building on its 50-year presence in Minnesota with its latest veteran addition.

LPL welcomes $150M advisor in Texas
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2024
LPL welcomes $150M advisor in Texas

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition in San Antonio comes with over two decades of experience, including owning his own RIA.

For most of America’s wealthiest, one advisor isn’t enough
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2024
For most of America’s wealthiest, one advisor isn’t enough

Vast majority of wealthy individuals have a financial advisor, with two thirds saying they need more than one to manage their affairs.

Advisors need alts education … but what training do they want?
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2024
Advisors need alts education … but what training do they want?

Alternative asset managers weigh in on the most valued types of education for financial advisors.

RBC Wealth Management adds $438M veteran from Merrill
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2024
RBC Wealth Management adds $438M veteran from Merrill

The former wirehouse advisor brings 26 years of experience to the firm’s Boulder, Colorado branch.