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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Structured notes are turning heads among advisors, says CAIS
ALTERNATIVES JUN 20, 2024
Structured notes are turning heads among advisors, says CAIS

The leading alts provider reports a significant year-on-year demand spike for the flexible investment options as the quest for diversification continues.

AssetMark to snap up multibillion-dollar TAMP business from Morningstar
FINTECH JUN 20, 2024
AssetMark to snap up multibillion-dollar TAMP business from Morningstar

The strategic alliance will see $12B in TAMP assets switch hands, with more advisors and clients gaining access to AssetMark’s industry-leading platform.

Allworth extends California footprint with Del Monte Group deal
RIA NEWS JUN 18, 2024
Allworth extends California footprint with Del Monte Group deal

The national RIA’s latest acquisition adds another $220M to its roughly $22B wealth enterprise.

Future Capital helps advisors break the 401(k) planning barrier
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2024
Future Capital helps advisors break the 401(k) planning barrier

The RIA’s new solution aims to help advisors make their planning more holistic by considering held-away 401(k) assets.

For two-fifths of Gen X, retiring securely will take a “miracle”
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2024
For two-fifths of Gen X, retiring securely will take a “miracle”

Survey finds North American Gen Xers feel alone on their path to retirement readiness amid worries of public debt, healthcare costs, and inflation.

NewEdge Advisors swipes $540M team from Carson
RIA NEWS JUN 18, 2024
NewEdge Advisors swipes $540M team from Carson

The New Orleans-based RIA has welcomed a 20-year-old independent wealth planning practice in Michigan.

SEC bars advisor who used senior clients’ cash for secret options trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 18, 2024
SEC bars advisor who used senior clients’ cash for secret options trading

The ex-Merrill Lynch, Fifth Third advisor concealed his activities by telling clients to put $683k in a shell company, according to a complaint.

RBC lands $915M team from Truist
RIA NEWS JUN 18, 2024
RBC lands $915M team from Truist

With more than six decades of experience combined, the multigenerational team expands the wealth giant’s profile in Virginia.

AssetMark and Tifin Give forge DAF partnership
FINTECH JUN 18, 2024
AssetMark and Tifin Give forge DAF partnership

The integration partnership will help more advisors weave philanthropy into their clients’ planning with Tifin Give’s advanced technology.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $219M East Coast RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 18, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $219M East Coast RIA

With locations in New Jersey and Florida, the fee-only firm takes a science-backed approach to create personalized portfolios for clients.