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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RegVerse boosts compliance support for RIAs with Avery platform update
FINTECH AUG 28, 2024
RegVerse boosts compliance support for RIAs with Avery platform update

The AI-powered regtech by Surge Ventures is raising its game with a new suite of efficiency-boosting workflow tools.

Millennial high earners are hightailing it out of California and New York
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2024
Millennial high earners are hightailing it out of California and New York

An analysis of tax return data shows which states are the top destinations for high-income Gen Y households.

FinCEN unveils final AML rules for investment advisors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2024
FinCEN unveils final AML rules for investment advisors

After industry pushback against earlier proposals, the Treasury Department has softened its requirements to curb money laundering.

401(k) millionaires reach another record in Q2, says Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2024
401(k) millionaires reach another record in Q2, says Fidelity

Its latest retirement data dive reveals continued growth in contributions and assets, including an encouraging Gen X trend.

For two-fifths of financial advisors, a bit of bitcoin makes sense
ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2024
For two-fifths of financial advisors, a bit of bitcoin makes sense

June snapshot survey by DACFP reveals more financial professionals pitching crypto exposure to their clients.

RayJay breakaway RIA Crux joins Arete Wealth network
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2024
RayJay breakaway RIA Crux joins Arete Wealth network

Crux’s collaboration with the full-service broker-dealer and RIA comes as part of a broader multi-year tech platform agreement.

PE-backed Sequoia Financial strikes partnership with Eide Bailly
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2024
PE-backed Sequoia Financial strikes partnership with Eide Bailly

The nationally top-ranked RIA is set to expand its presence meaningfully across the Western US as it acquires Eide Bailly’s $1.58B wealth arm.

How Kamala Harris's wealth tax plan could hit affluent Americans
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2024
How Kamala Harris's wealth tax plan could hit affluent Americans

The proposal would raise the top income tax rate and introduce a new tax on unrealized capital gains.

What services do investors value most from advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 27, 2024
What services do investors value most from advisors?

New Morningstar report sheds light on highly ranked advisor attributes, and which tasks clients would pay top dollar for.

IEQ snaps up EPIQ to create $32B family office powerhouse
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2024
IEQ snaps up EPIQ to create $32B family office powerhouse

The two multibillion-dollar RIAs, led by veteran superstars from First Republic and Iconiq Capital, are looking to take several wealth hotspots by storm.