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.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital

The firm's first-ever financial advisor in New York City, Stu Berrin brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role as managing director and partner.

LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums

The newest additions to the broker-dealer giant's network previously managed a collective $750 million in client assets at their former firms.

Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO

Research unpacks how limitations in data, lack of standard guidelines, and evidence of volatility linked to Bitcoin create uncertainties for retirement savers.

Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head
WIREHOUSES DEC 05, 2024
Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head

The industry veteran's appointment to lead the firm's New England and Upstate New York operations comes amid a broader Eastward expansion.

Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity

The retirement plan giant is giving millions of customers access to its latest guaranteed lifetime income offering through its managed account programs.

Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office

The independent high-net-worth RIA's inaugural East Coast location will be headed by a new partner previously from Merrill Lynch.

Concurrent hits $9.7B with latest advisor additions
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Concurrent hits $9.7B with latest advisor additions

The newest members of the multi-custodial RIA's network in Georgia and Texas have collectively brought $885 million in AUM to the firm.

New anti-woke ETF takes aim at Starbucks
ETFS DEC 05, 2024
New anti-woke ETF takes aim at Starbucks

The strategy, set for an early 2025 launch, aims to push back against S&P 500 firms that push diversity, equity, and inclusion in their hiring processes.

Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner

The incoming US president's signal to prematurely replace Danny Werfel, a Biden appointee, has drawn some concerns and questions.

Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy
FINTECH DEC 05, 2024
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy

Meanwhile, Orion's former COO and wealth division president has emerged to become CEO of wealth technology consultancy firm F2 strategy.