Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

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After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2025
After 15 years of stealthy growth, $47B Benjamin F. Edwards opens 100th location

With roots going back more than 130 years, the privately held hybrid RIA based in Missouri is looking forward to continued independence.

Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2025
Pontera lands another 401(k) partnership with Hightower Advisors

The fintech provider's new collaboration will help the $166 billion RIA's advisors holistically manage more of their clients' wealth.

Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion
FINTECH JAN 07, 2025
Envestnet's Anur reprises COO role at rival fintech Orion

The wealth tech veteran brings "deep industry experience and a proven track record" to the new C-suite position at Orion.

Carson Group cements advisor commitment with $1B Iowa firm acquisition
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2025
Carson Group cements advisor commitment with $1B Iowa firm acquisition

The leading RIA's latest move in Cedar Rapids extends longstanding partnership while supporting veteran leader's longer-term succession planning.

EP Wealth makes Midwestern splash with $1.6B Executive Wealth Management
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2025
EP Wealth makes Midwestern splash with $1.6B Executive Wealth Management

The PE-backed RIA's inaugural deal in Michigan also vaults it past a key asset milestone.

Northwestern Mutual makes private-credit push with Sixth Street partnership
ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2025
Northwestern Mutual makes private-credit push with Sixth Street partnership

The strategic alliance will see $13 billion of assets deployed by the alternatives giant into the growing universe of asset-backed lending.

PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2025
PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management

Acquisition of veteran-led practice gives the national RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its fourth office location in Pennsylvania.

$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2025
$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions

The top-ranked RIA firm is simultaneously growing its reach in Oregon and Georgia by welcoming three separate advisory practices.

MAI Capital Management snaps up Garrison Asset Management
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2025
MAI Capital Management snaps up Garrison Asset Management

The $30 billion firm's latest acquisition adds a new location in Arkansas along with roughly $317 million in additional client assets.

Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires

Citi Wealth unveils new role for fiduciary investment just as JPMorgan's asset management arm welcomes experts to boost retirement business.