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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DC plan sponsors are turning their attention to retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2024
DC plan sponsors are turning their attention to retirement income

New PIMCO study underscores trends in non-guaranteed income solutions, QDIAs, and diverging approaches to address retirees' needs.

Arax beefs up multi-partner platform with $1.7B high-net-worth RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
Arax beefs up multi-partner platform with $1.7B high-net-worth RIA

Headquartered in Colorado, the wealth management giant’s new addition is headed by an advisor duo with more than 40 years of collective experience.

Raymond James welcomes $200M Wells Fargo advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $200M Wells Fargo advisor

The independent wealth giant’s newest addition is joining its employee advisor arm in Michigan.

Summit scores $1.9B advisor from Merrill Lynch
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
Summit scores $1.9B advisor from Merrill Lynch

Focused on the sports and entertainment industry, the veteran advisor in California has pushed the RIA’s new assets past the $5B mark.

LPL lands $500M advisor duo from First Republic
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
LPL lands $500M advisor duo from First Republic

The broker-dealer giant’s latest additions in Newport Beach, California broke away to launch their own independent practice.

Eton Advisors boosts UHNW capabilities with family office veteran
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
Eton Advisors boosts UHNW capabilities with family office veteran

The MFO is welcoming Tamara Surratt, the founder and CEO of Legacy Family Office, which has more than $2B in AUM.

Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2024
Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island

Senate Bill 2045 aims to require state private employers to provide a workplace retirement plan, with provisions for a state auto-IRA program.

More DIY investors want an advisor in their corner
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
More DIY investors want an advisor in their corner

Cerulli research finds two-fifths of self-directed investors are willing to pay for human advice, opening opportunities for providers.

Lenox Advisors expands to mid-Atlantic market with $800M Maryland practice
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
Lenox Advisors expands to mid-Atlantic market with $800M Maryland practice

Focused on wealth and benefits planning for medical professionals, the NFP affiliate’s latest acquisition vaults it past the $3.5B mark.

Focus eyes fiduciary advice leadership with key C-suite hires
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
Focus eyes fiduciary advice leadership with key C-suite hires

The RIA aggregator is prioritizing strategic growth and operational efficiency with critical appointments, including veterans from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.