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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IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2024
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone

Over the first six months of one targeted initiative, the agency scooped $172M from 21,000 wealthy individuals who've been delinquent on their tax filings since 2017.

Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2024
Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley

The Pennsylvania-based team led by a nearly 40-year veteran of the industry is launching their own independent firm in affiliation with Sanctuary Wealth.

Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales

"Monitoring officers incorrectly concluded, after only one minute, that there was no relationship between the customer and First Republic."

Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures

The Arizona-based firm charged an estimated 59 clients $1.3M more than they'd agreed to pay, according to an SEC complaint filed in court.

Edward Jones adds experienced advisor in Minnesota
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2024
Edward Jones adds experienced advisor in Minnesota

The firm's latest addition comes from Sweet Financial Partners, where she managed more than $107M in client assets.

Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution
FINTECH SEP 06, 2024
Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution

The wealth tech provider's new solution, built to work with its flagship ERP product, promises to boost family offices' efficiency by 2x to 4x.

GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2024
GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo

The North Carolina-based planning firm's newest additions, including a 21-year industry veteran, previously managed more than $150M in assets.

Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California
ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2024
Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California

Landmark settlement finds the retail investing platform violated consumer protection laws by falsely representing its trading and custody practices.

For three-quarters of Americans, wedding debt isn't worth it
RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2024
For three-quarters of Americans, wedding debt isn't worth it

New Empower research unpacks financial attitudes around wedding ceremonies and gift-giving, with millennials and Gen Z diverging from older generations.

The pros of CFP certification? It's not just higher pay
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2024
The pros of CFP certification? It's not just higher pay

CFP Board survey reveals trends in financial planners' compensation and work-life balance, with differences based on experience, where they work and other factors.