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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TCW, Clearnomics team up to arm advisors with insights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2024
TCW, Clearnomics team up to arm advisors with insights

The first-of-its-kind partnership provides advisors with shareable research on public and private markets, economic trends, and more.

The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2024
The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board

The virtual training program’s enhanced credit, starting in summer 2024, helps lower a key barrier for aspiring CFP certificants.

Is a college diploma still worth it? Americans are split
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2024
Is a college diploma still worth it? Americans are split

Survey reveals mixed views on college education, with just a fifth of adults willing to take on debt for a four-year degree.

No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2024
No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen

The treasury secretary says proposed annual wealth tax on the ultra-affluent, currently tabled among G7 and G20 countries, won’t get US support.

Lawmakers get their wish as SEC gives Ether ETFs the green light
ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2024
Lawmakers get their wish as SEC gives Ether ETFs the green light

Citing bitcoin ETFs, a bipartisan group of house representatives issued the call ahead of the federal securities regulator’s pivotal decision.

Behavioral finance could make for better high-net-worth relationships
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2024
Behavioral finance could make for better high-net-worth relationships

Addressing cognitive biases and self-sabotaging tendencies is key to better advice, says Cerulli.

Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2024
Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity

Data from more than 45 million 401(k), 403(b) and IRA accounts show steady contributions even as "vibecession" weighs on savers.

Raymond James snags $435M Merrill Lynch team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 23, 2024
Raymond James snags $435M Merrill Lynch team

The brokerage giant extends its reach in Massachusetts with a group that includes a father-son advisor duo.

$10M penalty vs. NYSE parent goes too far, say SEC commissioners
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2024
$10M penalty vs. NYSE parent goes too far, say SEC commissioners

Two dissenting voices from the federal regulator warned the penalty could create "a counter-productive dynamic" with its regulated entities.

iCapital breaks in its distributed ledger capabilities
ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2024
iCapital breaks in its distributed ledger capabilities

The fintech's first DLT-enabled fund, launched jointly with UBS, will be the first proof point of its efficiency-boosting technology.