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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Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.

Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl
EQUITIES APR 07, 2025
Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl

A slate of forthcoming reports from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley are expected to provide valuable clues on how lenders view tariffs' impact.

LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business

The strategic agreement will see the regional bank transfer over support of its financial advisory business to LPL and its institutional services platform.

Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies
ETFS APR 07, 2025
Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies

The new municipal debt offerings build on a growing trend of ETF use among advisors while tapping into investors' growing need for safety amid volatility.

Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence

The JPMorgan CEO has joined a chorus of concerned voices speaking out on the risk of retaliation and other knock-on effects.

Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?
FINTECH APR 04, 2025
Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?

As holistic planning becomes table stakes, research reveals how the rising influence of AI and having a digital orientation can help wealth firms get ahead.

Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2025
Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC

The firm's latest additions, including two brothers, bolster its employee advisor business in Scottsdale, Arizona.