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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Are advisor teams better than solo practices?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2024
Are advisor teams better than solo practices?

Joint research by Cerulli and Osaic shows growing momentum and bigger numbers behind teaming, though there are potential challenges.

Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader
FINTECH JUN 05, 2024
Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader

The veteran hire will spearhead the wealth tech firm’s efforts to find expansion opportunities in a newly created role.

Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2024
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal

The distribution partnership will see the fintech carry a key product, allowing more advisors to oversee workplace retirement plans.

The Retirement Planning Group says aloha to Lee Financial Group Hawaii
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2024
The Retirement Planning Group says aloha to Lee Financial Group Hawaii

Cetera’s employee-based RIA’s second acquisition in 2024 brings six new employees and roughly $225M in AUM.

Raymond James extends reach in Alaska with breakaway advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2024
Raymond James extends reach in Alaska with breakaway advisors

The two advisors are joining from Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, where they collectively managed more than $500M.

LPL expands in Michigan with ex-Ameriprise advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2024
LPL expands in Michigan with ex-Ameriprise advisors

The team, which reported managing $265M in assets at the broker-dealer, is the latest addition to LPL’s employee advisor network.

Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
Envestnet moves to make its UMA platform more personal

The wealth tech titan is tightening ties with Fidelity, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and State Street to help advisors create tailor-made strategies.

Kestra welcomes former Merrill Lynch team in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2024
Kestra welcomes former Merrill Lynch team in Ohio

The hybrid RIA’s latest addition brings over 40 years of collective experience and $500 million in client assets.

AI vs. human advice: which one wins consumers’ trust?
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
AI vs. human advice: which one wins consumers’ trust?

New Finra research peels back the layers on consumer sentiment and use of artificial intelligence for financial and investment advice.

BNY Mellon unveils one-stop offering for advisor investment solutions
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
BNY Mellon unveils one-stop offering for advisor investment solutions

The asset management giant’s new offering brings together managed accounts, asset allocation, custody and clearance, and other capabilities from across its ecosystem.