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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Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan

The firm’s family office division has expanded its presence in the East Coast as it welcomes a veteran ultra-high-net-worth advisor in Boston.

Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard

The former BlackRock ETFs leader vowed the firm would preserve Jack Bogle’s original vision while evolving in step with its customers’ needs.

Friendly tax climates give top NHL teams a recruiting edge
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2024
Friendly tax climates give top NHL teams a recruiting edge

For many past champions, the absence of a state income tax is a valuable bargaining chip when it comes to luring free agents.

US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024
ETFS JUL 05, 2024
US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024

Report reveals a commanding lead for tech ETFs, while multi-asset ETFs grew steadily driven by option-based strategies.

Don’t bet on Ether ETFs to catch fire with advisors, says Cerulli
ALTERNATIVES JUL 05, 2024
Don’t bet on Ether ETFs to catch fire with advisors, says Cerulli

A lost reward opportunity and lukewarm advisor demand for crypto severely blunts the case for digital asset ETFs.

RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2024
RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges

A blind spot in the firm’s oversight system resulted in almost $265k in unnecessary charges and fees across 1,450 accounts, according to Finra.

There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS
FIXED INCOME JUL 05, 2024
There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS

Despite recent volatility in Treasuries, CIO for Americas highlights continued evidence of an economic soft landing ahead.

Fed officials see price pressures easing, but still cautious on rate cuts
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2024
Fed officials see price pressures easing, but still cautious on rate cuts

Minutes from June policy meeting reveal central bank officials’ concerns around persistent inflation and slowing economic growth.

Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration
FINTECH JUL 03, 2024
Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration

The strategic partnership promises to let advisors market themselves effectively across channels, with built-in tools and controls for home offices.