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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New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2024
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule

The proposed legislation governing funds for fiscal year 2025 would hamper the agency’s ability to administer, implement, or enforce the rule.

LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2024
LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench

The pitcher-turned-wealth manager is part of a $380M advisor team in Delaware that’s joining LPL from PNC Investments.

For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2024
For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth

Building client relationships, cost containment, and high interest-earning cash accounts a priority for most wealth firms, reveals survey.

Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity

The $7B RIA has launched a dedicated wealth unit, led by a respected authority and backed by family offices in a key market.

Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite

The independent RIA unveils leadership additions, including its first-ever chief technology officer, in a redoubled commitment to attract top talent.

Commonwealth swipes $300M planning team from Osaic
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Commonwealth swipes $300M planning team from Osaic

Severing a 22-year-old affiliation, the advisory firm with a comprehensive planning focus will serve as an OSJ at the IBD and RIA giant.

BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2024
BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership

The TAMP will help expand advisors’ access to BlackRock’s private markets, direct indexing, and fixed income SMAs.

Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs

The venture co-founded with Mark Penske, which will take strategic stakes in independent partner firms, is starting strong with a deal to snap up a $3.4B OCIO.

SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2024
SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions

The independent RIA is helping more employers offer retirement benefits with cost-effective 401(k) and PEP plan options.

Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite
FINTECH JUN 25, 2024
Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite

The fintech provider’s new tools let RIA clients automate tax-savings strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and gains deferrals.