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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The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024

Devoe & Company research reveals uptick in transactions as succession challenges, quest for talent, and growth ambitions persist.

Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio

The New York-based RIA is extending its Midwestern presence with plans to acquire the $420M independent serving multigenerational clients.

Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team

The five-advisor group based in Massachusetts has joined the firm’s independent advisor unit after being affiliated with Commonwealth.

First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients

The North Carolina-based wealth firm is expanding its private equity, private debt, private real estate options for qualified individuals and institutions.

AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president
FINTECH MAY 08, 2024
AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president

The fintech platform catering to fee-for-service financial planners has elevated a key team member to its executive leadership.

LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business

The deal for the Orange County, California-based firm’s wealth business is set to add around 125 advisors to LPL.

Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms
FINTECH MAY 07, 2024
Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms

The firm founded by ex-Brinker Capital execs has unveiled an integrated platform that can meet the needs of RIAs, family offices, and institutions.

Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?

New analysis projects higher account balance ratios for qualified participants, particularly Black women who max out their contributions.

Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement

Allianz Life research reveals more US adults imagining a gradual transition, with two-thirds thinking about working part-time as retirees.

Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership

The tech-enabled RIA is helping a privately owned broker-dealer arm its advisor network with a new solution for managing held-away retirement assets.