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].

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InvestCloud forges partnership with Focus firm Buckingham
FINTECH JUL 17, 2024
InvestCloud forges partnership with Focus firm Buckingham

The global wealth tech provider is helping the $70B RIA firm boost its advisors’ efficiency through a multi-phase project.

Avantax extends New York presence with veteran advisor duo
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Avantax extends New York presence with veteran advisor duo

Cetera's tax-centric subsidiary is welcoming a $150M independent team in Long Island that chose to cut ties with Osaic.

World Investment Advisors lands $3.5B indie firm
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2024
World Investment Advisors lands $3.5B indie firm

The newly rebranded financial advisory division of World Insurance Associates has just gotten considerably bigger in Massachusetts.

DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court

Representatives of life insurance and annuity issuers argue the labor department’s defense suffers the same weaknesses as its 2016 predecessor.

Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income

Research finds women more financially vulnerable as they have less assets and benefits in their peak retirement years compared to men.

Off-channel comms topple marketing rule as firms’ top compliance concern
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Off-channel comms topple marketing rule as firms’ top compliance concern

Annual survey of investment advisors reveals electronic communications, advertising and marketing, and artificial intelligence as the most pressing issues.

Focus Financial firm Gratus Capital to merge into the Colony Group
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Focus Financial firm Gratus Capital to merge into the Colony Group

The deal, set to close in the third quarter, will see $3.8B in AUM added into Colony’s portfolio.

LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO
FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
LPL bolsters tech leadership with new CTO

The firm welcomes a 25-year industry veteran with experience from Wells Fargo to shore up its infrastructure, operations, and risk platforms.

Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2024
Revealed: Our 5-Star Broker-Dealers for 2024

From bringing in quality producers to focusing on the advisor experience, InvestmentNews’ 5-Star IBDs for 2024 are doing what it takes to succeed their way.

Top woman advisor launches California-based RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Top woman advisor launches California-based RIA

Leading a team with a combined record overseeing $1.2B in assets, the Certuity alum focuses on helping executives, legal pros, and other HNWIs achieve financial clarity.