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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iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors

The leading alternative investments provider is rolling out a suite of asset-allocation strategies across private equity, private credit, and real assets.

Change continues at Focus with Colony-Buckingham merger plan
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Change continues at Focus with Colony-Buckingham merger plan

“Transformational” combination will see Adam Birenbaum lead a wealth giant with nearly 1,200 employees across more than 90 locations.

Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims

The Biden administration has cancelled $6.1B worth of loans for 317,000 Americans who were deceived by the Art Institutes.

DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

What are asset managers doing about DEI?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
What are asset managers doing about DEI?

Inaugural report covering 1,200 firms shows adoption of formal DEI policies, recruitment programs, and best practices to tackle representation gap.

Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee

The independent RIA bolsters its community in the East Coast as it welcomes former Edward Jones advisor.

BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave

With fresh funding, the startup catering to financial advisors is offering new courses geared towards women and NextGen investors.

Fiducient Advisors names new president
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Fiducient Advisors names new president

The NFP affiliate firm announces industry veteran in a planned succession as its leader of nearly 20 years steps down.

Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.