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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Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Summit Trail plants stake in California with $500M advisor

Another ultra-high-net-worth advisor from BNP Paribas/Bank of the West’s $3B Key Client Group has officially joined the Dynasty Network firm.

35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
35-year veteran LPL advisor defects to Avantax

The tax-focused Cetera subsidiary’s latest add in Northern California comes after overseeing $60M at LPL.

LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2024
LPL expands Georgia footprint with $615M Osaic team

The Atlanta-based team originally with Lincoln Financial provides planning with a focus on retirement strategies for mass-affluent clients.

Opto and Conway team up for private-market partnership
FINTECH AUG 15, 2024
Opto and Conway team up for private-market partnership

The two TAMPs are collaborating to give RIAs customized and easier access to private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private credit.

NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge

The global financial services firm and Aon subsidiary is elevating its service to affluent entertainers and athletes with its latest acquisition

Three-quarters of advisors flag compliance as a top tech challenge
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2024
Three-quarters of advisors flag compliance as a top tech challenge

New report runs through advisors’ tech pain points including fragmentation, lack of training, and finding time to learn new systems.

Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar

While 74 percent said fees are critical for investment decisions, nearly half are unsure or unaware what they’re paying.

Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 14, 2024
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans

New Corebridge survey reveals false beliefs around costs, uncertainty on coverage, and what motivates people to get insured.

Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.