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].

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Pontera unveils 401(k) mega-partnership with Stifel
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2024
Pontera unveils 401(k) mega-partnership with Stifel

The collaboration will let over 2,400 advisors manage retirement plan assets for more than 200,000 clients across the wealth giant’s enterprise.

RBC lures two ex-Merrill Lynch teams in the Northeast
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2024
RBC lures two ex-Merrill Lynch teams in the Northeast

Collectively, the two veteran advisor groups in Maryland are bringing around $900M in client assets to RBC’s wealth advisory business.

William Blair scores $1.2B multigenerational team
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2024
William Blair scores $1.2B multigenerational team

The firm expands its private wealth presence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a veteran trio of high-net-worth advisors from Raymond James.

John Hancock inks longevity research partnership with MIT
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2024
John Hancock inks longevity research partnership with MIT

The five-year, multimillion-dollar effort aims to produce a data-driven index to determine Americans’ readiness to live a good 100 years.

Flourish forges integration partnership with RightCapital
FINTECH MAY 14, 2024
Flourish forges integration partnership with RightCapital

Fintech partnership aims to enhance advisors’ financial planning with a broader-picture view of clients’ finances.

Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2024
Raymond James strengthens San Diego bench with UBS hire

The advisor, who reportedly managed $450M in client assets at UBS, is joining the Western division in California.

Perigon taps Maria Daley for new advisor-focused role
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2024
Perigon taps Maria Daley for new advisor-focused role

Daley brings more than three decades’ experience to the independent wealth firm as its head of advisor success and integration.

Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2024
Amid blinding economic sandstorm, just two-fifths of investors have a retirement target

Survey reveals three-quarters of investors bracing for recession, with 83 percent of older respondents worried about basic living needs.

Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications

The self-regulator has updated its guidance around requirements for firms to oversee chatbot messaging for investors and AI-generated content.

Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2024
Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent

The Seattle-based wealth firm’s latest hire comes with a professional history at big names like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Wells Fargo.