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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Leading wealth management teams shine in InvestmentNews 5-Star rankings
RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2025
Leading wealth management teams shine in InvestmentNews 5-Star rankings

Report shines a spotlight on preeminent firms and advisory practices who go above and beyond as financial stewards for their clients.

Florida non-compete bill backed by Citadel bodes ill for advisor mobility
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2025
Florida non-compete bill backed by Citadel bodes ill for advisor mobility

As other states curb non-competes, the East Coast growth hub could soon become the most employer-friendly jurisdiction in the US.

Advisory firm moms share high satisfaction but report early parenthood hurdles
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2025
Advisory firm moms share high satisfaction but report early parenthood hurdles

Early parenthood linked to lower fulfillment and fewer leadership roles, despite otherwise strong industry-wide support.

Advisor moves: Veteran UBS ensemble managing $2B splits to Sanctuary
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2025
Advisor moves: Veteran UBS ensemble managing $2B splits to Sanctuary

Elsewhere, Raymond James adds two advisors from Edward Jones and LPL, forming an LGBTQ+ focused practice in New Hampshire.

Fintech bytes: Wealth.com and Vestwell strike new integration partnerships
FINTECH MAY 09, 2025
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com and Vestwell strike new integration partnerships

Leading estate-planning tech provider Vanilla has also unveiled key AI upgrades to help its advisor users.

C-suite roundup: Crewe Advisors hires new CIO as Callan Family Office appoints chief tax strategist
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2025
C-suite roundup: Crewe Advisors hires new CIO as Callan Family Office appoints chief tax strategist

Meanwhile, Bellevue, Washington-based Parcion Private Wealth strengthens its leadership with two C-level additions.

HNW women face hurdles in great wealth transfer, report suggests
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2025
HNW women face hurdles in great wealth transfer, report suggests

UBS research finds lack of planning and communication as key challenges for high-net-worth widows and next-generation women in navigating inheritances.

Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington fire first joint shot into interval fund space
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2025
Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington fire first joint shot into interval fund space

The proposed "all markets" fund is structured to enable quarterly redemptions, driven by investments in public equities, fixed income, and private market assets.

SEC shuts probe into Morgan Stanley cash sweep program with no enforcement action
WIREHOUSES MAY 08, 2025
SEC shuts probe into Morgan Stanley cash sweep program with no enforcement action

Wall Street giant avoids penalties as regulator ends yearlong review of interest treatment on idle client cash.

Corient selects Vestmark for portfolio management tech
FINTECH MAY 08, 2025
Corient selects Vestmark for portfolio management tech

Canadian-owned RIA firm to unify investment operations using Vestmark's trading and portfolio management system amid ongoing national expansion.