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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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.

Mercer surpasses 100-deal milestone in decade-long acquisition strategy
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2025
Mercer surpasses 100-deal milestone in decade-long acquisition strategy

The $71 billion RIA giant's newest partners in Washington, DC and Colorado mark a symbolic turning point for its inorganic growth strategy launched in 2016.

Can ETF issuers mimic Buffett's investing magic?
EQUITIES MAY 07, 2025
Can ETF issuers mimic Buffett's investing magic?

As Berkshire Hathaway remains a top-performing financial stock, ETFs that offer a similar value style could appeal to investors, according to CFRA.

How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2025
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light

More than three-quarters of planners believe AI will enhance client service, but call for more training and guidance.

Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo

Elsewhere, Wells Fargo also recently announced several new hires from Cetera, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan.

Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax
FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax

The leadership changes are happening just as the firm forges a strategic partnership with AI notetaking leader Jump.

Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud
FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud

The $21 billion RIA is adding financial safety tools to help advisors support aging clients and strengthen cross-generational ties.

$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis

The Radnor, Pennsylvania-based multifamily office is enhancing its offerings for complex client relationships with its newest managing director.

Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role

The $450 billion RIA behemoth is elevating a veteran executive at its Focus Partners division shortly after a broader expansion in its leadership.