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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More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2025
More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says

Momentum continues for fee-based compensation as BD advisors ditch commissions and alternative compensation schemes emerge to lure diverse clientele.

'We have something special here'
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 17, 2025
'We have something special here'

Janney Montgomery Scott's president and CEO tells IN about the firm's acquisition by KKR, the equity ownership arrangement for all its advisor employees, and how it plans to continue for another 200 years.

ICI floats '40 Act revamp to support middle-class wealth creation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2025
ICI floats '40 Act revamp to support middle-class wealth creation

Policy proposal offers recommendations on dual-share class funds, semi-transparent ETFs, and expanded flexibility for closed-end funds to include private market assets.

Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits

With bonds failing to provide a safety net for steeply falling stock prices, many investors are letting go of their "set it and forget it" approach.

More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds

Sneak peek into annual defined contribution plan report shows average participant balances reached an all-time high amid rising equity markets.

Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2025
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain

The iconic actor's death alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leaves pressing questions about what happens next to his assets.

Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits

Of millions of deaths reported yearly, just a fraction of a percent are "erroneously reported" cases that need to be corrected, the agency said.

Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 14, 2025
Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick

The plan could offer $24,000 in relief for some taxpayers, but experts warn of consequences.

BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2025
BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China

Commentary from state-owned publication blasts sale to investor consortium as "spineless groveling," denting Hong Kong-based firm's stock.

Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2025
Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors

Former advisor alleges an incentive for veteran advisors to give business to women and nonwhite rookies disadvantages straight white male advisors.