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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Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2025
Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation

New SEC chairman vows "appropriately tailored" regulatory approach amid agency overhaul and market volatility.

Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM

The broker-dealer giant is folding in dozens of W2 employee advisors as Bryant Riley continues to steer his besieged firm through financial difficulties.

What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2025
Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact

New poll shows nearly three-quarters are anticipating higher prices, with nearly as many expecting a sharp short-term recession.

Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street
FINTECH APR 09, 2025
Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street

The latest platform integrations aim to streamline direct indexing and custom model delivery for the wealth tech giant's RIA users.

Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support

The latest appointments feature a strategic succession in its asset management division and one promotion to a newly created practice management role.

LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.