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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For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe

Survey of pre-retirees and retirees reveals a major focus on capital protection, with a strong preference for stability and guaranteed income.

DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy

The multibillion-dollar alts platform’s new fund offers exposure to high-potential private tech companies across the US, Europe and Asia.

LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2024
LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa

The broker-dealer behemoth’s recruitment drive continues unabated as it welcomes the pair who reported managing around $200M in assets.

Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon

The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.

JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.

Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president

The North Carolina-based multi-family office practice within Focus Financial expects the industry veteran will usher in a new chapter of growth.

Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.