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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NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge

The global financial services firm and Aon subsidiary is elevating its service to affluent entertainers and athletes with its latest acquisition

Three-quarters of advisors flag compliance as a top tech challenge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2024
Three-quarters of advisors flag compliance as a top tech challenge

New report runs through advisors’ tech pain points including fragmentation, lack of training, and finding time to learn new systems.

Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar

While 74 percent said fees are critical for investment decisions, nearly half are unsure or unaware what they’re paying.

Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 14, 2024
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans

New Corebridge survey reveals false beliefs around costs, uncertainty on coverage, and what motivates people to get insured.

Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs

The brokerage giant reportedly failed to accurately disclose critical information on more than 500,000 trades involving munis and debt securities.

Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses
FINTECH AUG 14, 2024
Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses

Wealth tech provider unveils mid- to enterprise-level marketing platform, taps Altruist and Schwab vets to support larger RIAs and BDs.

Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space
ETFS AUG 13, 2024
Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space

The global asset management firm has telegraphed its plans for six ETF launches with initial regulatory filings.

Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal

The leading RIA has secured an equity interest in the Ohio-based firm’s $400M wealth division through a strategic partnership.