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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Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital

The Chicago-headquartered firm headed by Bob Oros lands its first deal of 2025, strengthening its presence on the East and West Coasts.

Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds

Edward Jones research reveals most not aware of uses for college savings, qualified school expenses, and skills development outside the formal education system.

Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel

Wells Fargo's latest arrivals, including a seasoned veteran from UBS and Morgan Stanley, strengthen its presence in Ohio and New Jersey.

Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2025
Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal

The giant Wall Street bank's deal with the alternative fintech platform provider comes amid a broader effort to simplify its operations.

Fintech bytes: Arete Wealth forges tech tie-up with Orion
FINTECH MAY 13, 2025
Fintech bytes: Arete Wealth forges tech tie-up with Orion

Meanwhile, cash management platform Max inks another hybrid RIA partnership, and Surge Ventures unveils an integrated AI platform addressing three financial industry pain points.

So your near-retiree client got laid off. What now?
RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2025
So your near-retiree client got laid off. What now?

Amid a record pace of downsizing in 2025 so far, SVP and financial planning expert sheds light on key considerations for clients after a sudden layoff.

CFP Board launches AI-powered exam prep tool
FINTECH MAY 12, 2025
CFP Board launches AI-powered exam prep tool

Digital study platform aims to improve CFP exam readiness with personalized tools and real-time feedback.

Fidelity glitches lock users out of US-China tariff relief rally
EQUITIES MAY 12, 2025
Fidelity glitches lock users out of US-China tariff relief rally

Brokerage customers frustrated as login problems coincide with bullish surges in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

Bernstein names new head of UHNW wealth strategies group
RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2025
Bernstein names new head of UHNW wealth strategies group

Ashley Velategui has been with the firm for nearly two decades, including more than a dozen years at the ultra-high-net-worth planning group.

Commonwealth's Messina College partnership opens doors for first-gen students
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2025
Commonwealth's Messina College partnership opens doors for first-gen students

Interns at Boston College degree program to rotate across key departments, gaining exposure to research, risk, practice management, and HR functions.