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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Americans' longevity illiteracy puts retirement at risk, finds new research
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2025
Americans' longevity illiteracy puts retirement at risk, finds new research

With membership in the "century club" expected to quadruple in three decades, joint studies from Nationwide and the TIAA Institute shed new light on people's planning blind spots.

RIA deal watch: Lido lands $720M Arizona-based RIA while CWA scores $1.4B double
RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2025
RIA deal watch: Lido lands $720M Arizona-based RIA while CWA scores $1.4B double

CW Advisors' latest acquisitions extend its Eastern US presence with new locations in Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Advisor moves: LPL nabs G2 Raymond James advisor, Raymond James makes East Coast additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL nabs G2 Raymond James advisor, Raymond James makes East Coast additions

Also, Merill Lynch scores a billion-dollar recruitment win in New York with a sports-focused advisor defecting from UBS.

Raymond James gives its indie advisors a helping hand in recruitment
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2025
Raymond James gives its indie advisors a helping hand in recruitment

The new in-house talent sourcing service at Raymond James Financial Services seeks to help independent advisors fill gaps in various roles, ranging from associates to entry-level advisors.

The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed

From outstanding individuals to innovative organizations, find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at the IN awards, now in its second year.

Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter

The leadership changes coming in June, which also include wealth management and digital unit heads, come as the firm pushes to offer more comprehensive services.

Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2025
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner

Five new RIAs are joining the industry coalition promoting firm-level impact across workforce, client, community and environmental goals.

$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2025
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president

The independent RIA's new hire, with a decade of M&A experience from his former firm and Raymond James, comes as SEIA logs record growth in 2024.

Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2025
Advisor moves: BofA bags $5B Citi advisor as Raymond James announces Janney hire

Bank of America gains strength in NY a veteran UHNW advisor while RayJay welcomes a three-decade industry veteran in Georgia.

Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses
RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Elder fraud complaints surge past $4.8 billion as investment scams lead losses

Fraud losses among Americans 60 and older surged 43 percent in 2024, led by investment schemes involving crypto and social manipulation.