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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Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team

Previously with Stratos Wealth Advisors, the new hires in the Northeast include three veterans with over 80 years of combined industry experience.

Do DC managed account programs have a PR problem?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2024
Do DC managed account programs have a PR problem?

Despite their benefits for 401(k) participants, especially financial advice, Cerulli research finds a lack of awareness is holding back broader adoption.

Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing

FTSE Russell survey research covering RIAs and broker dealers shows four-fifths aren’t using it, and most aren’t clear on the tax benefits.

Red or blue, US workers love state-facilitated retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
Red or blue, US workers love state-facilitated retirement savings

Nationwide poll reveals substantial majority support from working Americans across party lines and generations.

DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
DOL fiduciary rule faces pushback in congress

A bicameral group of senators and house representatives have launched a joint resolution seeking to quash the rule.

Americans and advisors divided on inflation, finds survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2024
Americans and advisors divided on inflation, finds survey

With more widespread concern among consumers, research reveals the value of anti-inflation strategies, including annuities with guarantees.

Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave

Survey exposes lack of financial confidence to handle a large windfall, with over half of Gen Y and Gen Z receiving poor advice in the past.

LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
LPL expands in Texas with ex-Lincoln advisor

The wealth giant’s latest addition in the Lone Star State reportedly managed $215M for affluent individuals, business owners, and executives.

Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team

The RIA is bolstering its partnership model as it helps the breakaway team, led by a 25-year veteran, launch their own high-net-worth firm.

Is planning for age 95 longevity overkill?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2024
Is planning for age 95 longevity overkill?

With data drawing on 266 million cases, white paper suggests the rule of thumb can cause retirement plans to massively overshoot clients’ actual needs.