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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Orion unveils updates to advisor billing and reporting
FINTECH JUN 14, 2024
Orion unveils updates to advisor billing and reporting

The fintech giant says it’s easing fiduciary advisors’ back-office burden with bill generation and comparison tool, a platform redesign, and other enhancements.

Off-channel communications a struggle for most financial firms, says global report
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Off-channel communications a struggle for most financial firms, says global report

Annual study unpacks compliance headaches and concerns around WhatsApp, electronic communications, social media, and AI.

AAPI individuals lead in asset ownership and income
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2024
AAPI individuals lead in asset ownership and income

Analysis of census data finds Asian American and Pacific Islanders tend to exceed other groups on several financial fronts.

Northwestern Mutual unveils C-suite changes in strategic realignment
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Northwestern Mutual unveils C-suite changes in strategic realignment

Four key leaders are getting new titles and mandates as the firm sharpens its focus on wealth amid an impending CEO succession.

State Street adds a lifetime income twist to its target date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2024
State Street adds a lifetime income twist to its target date funds

Addressing workers’ concerns for early retirement, the new offering updates an existing index-based solution with the option of going into an annuity.

Are 401(k) plan sponsors missing the mark on workers’ financial wellness?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2024
Are 401(k) plan sponsors missing the mark on workers’ financial wellness?

With less than 20 percent adoption for most financial wellness programs, Cerulli finds just one in four participants are confident about retirement.

Kestra adds $400M firm to expand New York presence
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
Kestra adds $400M firm to expand New York presence

The independent wealth giant is getting another foothold in the Empire State with high-net-worth practice led by two dedicated advisors.

Veteran advisor duo skips from Stifel to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
Veteran advisor duo skips from Stifel to LPL

The two advisors, who reported managing $300M in assets, are launching their own independent practice based in Illinois.

Fidelity and Envestnet are helping advisors get more holistic
FINTECH JUN 13, 2024
Fidelity and Envestnet are helping advisors get more holistic

Expanded partnership will bring enhanced capabilities to leading managed accounts platform, including holistic portfolio management and a scaled-down option for small to mid-sized wealth firms.

Asset managers to square off at global chess championship
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Asset managers to square off at global chess championship

Representatives from Goldman Sachs and BlackRock are clashing with other blue-chip firms to see who can capture victory in the 64 squares.