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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Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver

The retirement fintech unveils expanded lineup of non-core investment solutions amid growing interest in managed account solutions.

Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable

The deal in Michigan forms a new combined entity managing $52B in assets for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults

National survey reveals concerns around healthcare and drug expenses, with over half of adults predicting hardship for the next generation.

Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2024
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra

The industry regulator is urging member firms to start taking appropriate measures as changes to Regulation S-P take effect.

Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s

A new poll sheds light on employee confusion around workplace retirement plans, and how good plan design could help solve the problem.

Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board

While many Gen Y members believe they’ll succeed at their life goals, a vast majority see roadblocks from expenses, debt, and lack of savings.

Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures
ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2024
Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures

Survey reveals a bulk of advisors worldwide believe in the asset class – but is client ignorance holding them back?

Revealed: InvestmentNews’ Fastest-Growing in America
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Revealed: InvestmentNews’ Fastest-Growing in America

The inaugural list reveals the firms and networks that have emerged as winners in the ongoing war for advisor talent over the past year.

Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements

The North Carolina-based global asset manager is strengthening its custom SMA platform with new active and index strategies.

401(k) managed accounts have come into their own
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own

20 years of data show personalization benefits of managed account adoption, and opportunities for advisors to make an impact.