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: RBC, Wells Fargo welcome UBS alums
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC, Wells Fargo welcome UBS alums

Meanwhile, Raymond James bolsters its employee advisor channel with a former Janney pair in Pennsylvania.

Florida advisor gets eight-year sentence for illegal tax shelter scheme, stealing client funds
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2025
Florida advisor gets eight-year sentence for illegal tax shelter scheme, stealing client funds

The fraudulent "royalty payments" scheme, which involved $106 million in false tax deductions claimed over nearly a decade, reportedly cost the IRS $37 million in tax losses.

'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2025
'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO

The Wall Street giant's CEO defends its office-first policy while others argue for remote flexibility, especially for working mothers.

Five Atria-affiliated credit unions depart to Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 15, 2025
Five Atria-affiliated credit unions depart to Osaic

The latest defections from CUSO Financial Services, which operates within LPL, add nearly $500 million in client assets to Osaic's institutional platform.

AI wrap: Carson deploys in-house chatbot, Tifin launches AI agent platform
FINTECH MAY 15, 2025
AI wrap: Carson deploys in-house chatbot, Tifin launches AI agent platform

Meanwhile, AdvisorEngine has announced new partnerships for AI notetaking, client data access, and streamlined workflows.

Clearstead strengthens alts push with expanded GLASfunds partnership
ALTERNATIVES MAY 15, 2025
Clearstead strengthens alts push with expanded GLASfunds partnership

An extended alliance between the Cleveland-based RIA and GLASfunds is set to deliver expanded private market access and back-office simplification for advisors.

What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?

With a new regime at the SEC, Savvy Wealth's Lisandra Wilmott speaks out on ongoing and unfolding risks around off-channel communications, AI, and private market investments.

Emigrant Bank appoints Mark Rogozinski to lead family office services
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
Emigrant Bank appoints Mark Rogozinski to lead family office services

The veteran leader from Cresset will support Emigrant's network of high-net-worth advisory firms and specialty platforms.

Betterment bolsters pitch to RIAs with Rowboat Advisors deal
FINTECH MAY 14, 2025
Betterment bolsters pitch to RIAs with Rowboat Advisors deal

The challenger custodial platform's latest agreement will give advisor users access to enhanced portfolio capabilities including single stock support, tax management, and direct indexing.

Don't forget the downsides of interval funds, Morningstar warns
ALTERNATIVES MAY 14, 2025
Don't forget the downsides of interval funds, Morningstar warns

Easy-to-miss fees and incentives around assets managed could make such alts vehicles a losing proposition for investors.