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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Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership

The expanded partnership, which brings in new capabilities from Futureplan, will give thousands of advisors and their business clients access to a new retirement plan option.

Equitable expands in Michigan with former Wedbush advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 20, 2024
Equitable expands in Michigan with former Wedbush advisors

The group of professionals, including a father-son duo, come together in Traverse City after managing more than $500M at their former firm.

Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2024
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California

The 44-year veteran joining the firm's employee advisor channel joins after managing $112M at the wirehouse.

Model portfolio assets hit $6.6T milestone in Q2: Broadridge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2024
Model portfolio assets hit $6.6T milestone in Q2: Broadridge

Latest snapshot shows advisors leading the charge, with two-thirds of total model assets held in equity mutual funds and ETFs.

RBC reels in $2.8B superteam from UBS
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2024
RBC reels in $2.8B superteam from UBS

The 15-person multigenerational team adds over 200 years of experience to the firm's advisor pool in Atlanta.

Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2024
Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress

Joint letter by CFP Board, the FPA and other industry associations floats incentives for Main Street investors as Trump-era tax policy nears its expiration date.

Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations

Firm attempted to minimize losses in thousands of "odd lot" positions by executing unfavorable cross trades with retail mutual funds and third-party broker-dealers, according to the regulator.

Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2024
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO

The retirement-focused fintech firm's latest strategic partnership will help more plan participants get personalized guidance from their trusted advisors.

BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi
WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2024
BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi

Bank of America Private Bank is boosting its ultra-high-net-worth presence in Atlanta, Georgia and the broader Southeastern region with its latest addition.

LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.