Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Dynasty adds CIBC breakaways as Sanctuary unveils first strategic capital partnership
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2025
Dynasty adds CIBC breakaways as Sanctuary unveils first strategic capital partnership

Sanctuary Wealth's latest minority investment marks a new phase in the RIA aggregator's efforts to support independent advisor growth on its platform.

Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 20, 2025
Trump executive order gives White House influence over SEC rulemaking

The order weighing on the federal agency's independence could also have implications on enforcement activity, concerned observers say.

Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2025
Deloitte highlights regulatory concerns for wealth firms in 2025

Despite a laxer regulatory direction under the Trump administration, the consultancy is warning RIAs against marketing rule and fiduciary standard complacency.

Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?
FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Will AI notetakers short-circuit or supercharge next-gen advisor training?

Despite the risks, tech leaders say the growth of automation in client meetings could ultimately boost wealth firms' efforts at developing younger advisor talent.

Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 19, 2025
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers

The RIA giant welcomes a veteran with more than 20 years' experience, including time supporting JPMorgan's First Republic integration, as Prudential Financial selects a leader from its own ranks.

Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership
RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2025
Duran's Rise reveals second strategic minority partnership

Rise Growth Partners is supporting a $5.7 billion indie RIA's long-term vision to go national while strengthening its financial planning capabilities.

Women take the lead in most households' financial decisions, CFP Board finds
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2025
Women take the lead in most households' financial decisions, CFP Board finds

New research reveals women's influence in family decision-making, their top financial goals, and how concern for other household members helps shape their priorities.

Creative Planning expands in California with Maxwell Wealth Strategies
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2025
Creative Planning expands in California with Maxwell Wealth Strategies

The $345 billion RIA giant is extending its footprint in the West Coast as it lands its first deal for 2025.