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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RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2024
RBC dinged over excess mutual fund charges

A blind spot in the firm’s oversight system resulted in almost $265k in unnecessary charges and fees across 1,450 accounts, according to Finra.

There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS
FIXED INCOME JUL 05, 2024
There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS

Despite recent volatility in Treasuries, CIO for Americas highlights continued evidence of an economic soft landing ahead.

Fed officials see price pressures easing, but still cautious on rate cuts
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2024
Fed officials see price pressures easing, but still cautious on rate cuts

Minutes from June policy meeting reveal central bank officials’ concerns around persistent inflation and slowing economic growth.

Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration
FINTECH JUL 03, 2024
Advisor360 adds marketing capability with FMG integration

The strategic partnership promises to let advisors market themselves effectively across channels, with built-in tools and controls for home offices.

Merrill Lynch to reimburse customers $1.5 million over avoidable fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2024
Merrill Lynch to reimburse customers $1.5 million over avoidable fees

Finra finds registered representatives at the wirehouse giant made unsuitable recommendations to over 1,300 clients across more than 2,000 accounts.

Nearly a fifth of Americans have no emergency savings, finds Empower
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2024
Nearly a fifth of Americans have no emergency savings, finds Empower

A quarter of survey respondents had to dip into their rainy-day funds as inflation, rising prices, and debt chip away at their finances.

$200M father-daughter team from Edward Jones makes a break for independence
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 03, 2024
$200M father-daughter team from Edward Jones makes a break for independence

The pair are launching their own multigenerational practice in Mississippi with support from LPL.

One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2024
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement

Despite 91 percent being in a workplace savings plan, uncertainty over saving, debt, and other issues are making healthcare employees doubtful.

WisdomTree woos more advisors with portfolio solutions offering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2024
WisdomTree woos more advisors with portfolio solutions offering

The firm is doubling down on its $3.5B model portfolios business with a fresh push to help enhance investment advisors’ practices.

BNY names new global head of investments and wealth
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2024
BNY names new global head of investments and wealth

The Nuveen alum with investment experience from TIAA, AIG, and Merrill Lynch is set to join as longtime leader lets go of the reins.