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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Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets
EQUITIES APR 04, 2025
Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets

They may not be direct players in global trade, but financial firms still face secondary risks from broader economic tremors.

Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2025
Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund

The Wall Street giant's newest alts offering, launched under a "G-Series" branding, builds on a broader trend of investment firms looking to expand alts access to the masses.

Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2025
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower

Arbitrators rule non-compete clause was unenforceable as Bellevue advisor Lars Knudsen speaks out against "vindictive behavior."

Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty

With inflation and growth facing crosscurrents, the Federal Reserve leaders are favoring a data-dependent stance.

Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines
EQUITIES APR 03, 2025
Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines

The iPhone maker suffered its worst single-day decline since 2020 as major suppliers in China, Vietnam, and India get caught in the economic crossfire.

ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter
ETFS APR 03, 2025
ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter

Investors pour into gold, bonds, and value funds as equity volatility and trade tensions reshape portfolios.

Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors

Newest additions from firms including Morgan Stanley, Farther, and Valeo come as firm stresses tech-enabled independence.

Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA

Waverly is making its debut in Massachusetts as the $34 billion New York-based independent onboards an experienced veteran.

What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2025
What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with

Shifting regulations, higher client expectations, and navigating growth challenges are just some of the issues confronting independent advisors.

Allspring names Kate Burke as its new CEO
ETFS APR 02, 2025
Allspring names Kate Burke as its new CEO

The veteran leader with more than two decades of asset management industry experience is inheriting the role from Joe Sullivan as part of a planned succession.