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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JPMorgan is joining Wall Street’s AI productivity war
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2024
JPMorgan is joining Wall Street’s AI productivity war

The financial services titan has rolled out an AI assistant to thousands of employees, but it’s still exercising caution, according to one C-suite leader.

New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans

The bipartisan measure introduced in the House of Representatives would widen the 401(k) savings window to include workers between 18 and 21 years old.

Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working

Federal census data point to a trend of delayed retirement, with some states leading the way in growth of senior-age workers.

Global ETF inflows surged to a record in July
ETFS AUG 09, 2024
Global ETF inflows surged to a record in July

Experts say optimistic investors, buoyed by hopes of Fed rate cuts and solid earnings, added nearly $195 to the sector.

Two-fifths of advisors want to confer with investment specialists
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2024
Two-fifths of advisors want to confer with investment specialists

Survey suggests asset managers should send out ETF and alternative specialists – but their lack of business savvy poses a challenge.

Goldman Sachs taps BlackRock pension alum for asset management unit
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2024
Goldman Sachs taps BlackRock pension alum for asset management unit

The Wall Street giant’s latest hire will draw on his experience with large RIAs as he fosters relationships in key US markets.

Bondurant partners with Nebo Wealth to enhance client experiences
FINTECH AUG 08, 2024
Bondurant partners with Nebo Wealth to enhance client experiences

The firm founded by a veteran long-short strategist is putting mean reversion at the center of its portfolio management.

Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans

Poll of 1,000 adults reveals more than two-thirds concerned over living expenses, savings shortfalls, and a lack of guaranteed retirement income.

For many US athletes, the road to the Olympics is paved with debt
RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2024
For many US athletes, the road to the Olympics is paved with debt

With no financial backing and limited incentives, aspiring Olympians are literally locked in a winner-take-all competition.

RBC bags Merrill Lynch exec to lead Southern California recruitment
RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2024
RBC bags Merrill Lynch exec to lead Southern California recruitment

The wealth giant’s latest hire comes with over a decade of experience developing key markets in the Western US.