Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership

The $3.5 billion RIA has taken the next step in its 2025 deal calendar with a strategic minority investment in Minnesota.

Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week

The decision reported by inside sources extends the string of turbulent headlines coming out of the agency, which has some taxpayers asking urgent questions.

Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires

Beacon Pointe's latest hire, an Ellevest alum, strengthens its female leadership while Bogart Wealth's founder and CEO gives the president role to an incoming veteran executive.

Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge

The largest weekly inflow into spot gold ETFs since March 2022 came as investors wrestle with tariff threats and Fed policy pronouncements.

What wealth firms can do to elevate women in the workplace
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2025
What wealth firms can do to elevate women in the workplace

Kristi Vassak, managing partner and COO at Lenox Advisors, speaks out on the importance of humanity, standardization, and taking a thoughtful approach to mentorship.

What history says about the fleeting fortunes of America's wealthiest families
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2025
What history says about the fleeting fortunes of America's wealthiest families

With new research offering a glimpse at how riches faded during a pivotal period, is it time to give the "third-generation curse" a second look?

Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Microsoft, Alibaba rocked as investors weigh their AI investments

The US tech behemoth signals a strategic pivot with cancelled data center contracts while the Chinese tech giant's shares plunged on news of its $52 billion spending pledge.

One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2025
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock

One-third of poll respondents report no retirement savings and expect to need $2 million on average, highlighting bipartisan importance of financial security.

Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Robinhood says SEC has dropped investigation, declares bigger crypto ambitions

With looser regulations in the offing, the digital trading platform is looking forward to expanding its trading business further beyond traditional brokerage services.

Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study

Data analysis reveals how long-term care and medical shocks impact Medicaid enrolment, household wealth, and out-of-pocket medical expenses among retirees.