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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Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI

The Insured Retirement Institute is applauding a new bill that could help more Americans address the problem of student debt.

Canadian fintech Conquest boosts AI-powered financial planning platform
FINTECH JUN 07, 2024
Canadian fintech Conquest boosts AI-powered financial planning platform

The wealth tech firm’s updates will help advisors on the Pershing X platform gain deeper insights and navigate plans more easily.

GameStop plunges as video game retailer reveals share sale plans
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
GameStop plunges as video game retailer reveals share sale plans

The company behind the beloved meme stock pushed forward its quarterly earnings report, getting ahead of a livestream by highly controversial “Roaring Kitty.”

Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks

Morgan Stanley research reaffirms the benefits of retirement and financial guidance, with four-fifths of employees looking to accelerate their planning.

Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver

The retirement fintech unveils expanded lineup of non-core investment solutions amid growing interest in managed account solutions.

Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable

The deal in Michigan forms a new combined entity managing $52B in assets for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults

National survey reveals concerns around healthcare and drug expenses, with over half of adults predicting hardship for the next generation.

Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2024
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra

The industry regulator is urging member firms to start taking appropriate measures as changes to Regulation S-P take effect.

Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s

A new poll sheds light on employee confusion around workplace retirement plans, and how good plan design could help solve the problem.

Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board

While many Gen Y members believe they’ll succeed at their life goals, a vast majority see roadblocks from expenses, debt, and lack of savings.