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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Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2024
Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services

The banking giant’s decision comes shortly after news that a key member of its leadership is leaving after just four months.

LPL kicks off biggest-ever conference at Focus 2024
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2024
LPL kicks off biggest-ever conference at Focus 2024

The three-day agenda for the San Diego event includes a brand-new visual identity, 200 breakout sessions, and discussions around AI and cybersecurity.

Russell Investments taps Goldman Sachs vet for global alts role
ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2024
Russell Investments taps Goldman Sachs vet for global alts role

The global asset manager’s latest executive hire will be in charge of developing its global alts strategy, with a special focus on private markets.

Sanctuary Wealth strikes alts education partnership with CAIA
ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth strikes alts education partnership with CAIA

The hybrid RIA is helping partner firms brush up on alternative investments through its new SWAP initiative.

Washington RIA takes $430k penalty over misleading advertisements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 09, 2024
Washington RIA takes $430k penalty over misleading advertisements

The SEC said Bellevue, Washington-based firm flouted the regulator’s marketing rule when it touted certain performance figures.

BofA Private Bank taps ex-Citi leader to head Miami growth
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2024
BofA Private Bank taps ex-Citi leader to head Miami growth

The firm’s latest hire will bring 25 years of experience with hedge funds and family offices as part of a strategic push in South Florida.

JPMorgan is joining Wall Street’s AI productivity war
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2024
JPMorgan is joining Wall Street’s AI productivity war

The financial services titan has rolled out an AI assistant to thousands of employees, but it’s still exercising caution, according to one C-suite leader.

New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans

The bipartisan measure introduced in the House of Representatives would widen the 401(k) savings window to include workers between 18 and 21 years old.

Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working

Federal census data point to a trend of delayed retirement, with some states leading the way in growth of senior-age workers.

Global ETF inflows surged to a record in July
ETFS AUG 09, 2024
Global ETF inflows surged to a record in July

Experts say optimistic investors, buoyed by hopes of Fed rate cuts and solid earnings, added nearly $195 to the sector.