Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents

Plan would seed accounts with $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028, with potential for tax-free investment growth.

CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline

The incoming executive, whose career includes a stint at Wells Fargo Advisors, comes with significant experience in staging corporate turnarounds.

Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald

Lutnick's exit from affiliated firms includes $361 million in stock sales and a family trust handoff.

$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role

Veteran leader from Resolute Investment Managers breathes new life into the New York-based Dynasty Financial Partner firm's leadership.

Despite economic pressures, Americans aren't giving up their summer vacation plans
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2025
Despite economic pressures, Americans aren't giving up their summer vacation plans

Survey finds vacation confidence at an all-time high, defying budgetary constraints and ongoing inflation in travel costs.

Fintech bytes: Zocks inks new tie-up, Fireflies enters the scene
FINTECH MAY 16, 2025
Fintech bytes: Zocks inks new tie-up, Fireflies enters the scene

The newest advisor-focused AI notetaker arrives with a low-price pitch for enterprises – but is it too little, too late to gain market share?

Crypto, collectibles, and lending should count in outside business oversight, NASAA tells Finra
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 16, 2025
Crypto, collectibles, and lending should count in outside business oversight, NASAA tells Finra

State regulators coalition urge additions to proposed rule change, including activities at unaffiliated investment advisers and stricter recordkeeping.

Avantax, Cary Street Partners reveal latest acquisitions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2025
Avantax, Cary Street Partners reveal latest acquisitions

The tax-focused community within Cetera deepens an existing partnership as CSP grows to $10.7 billion in AUM with a new Florida location.