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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UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2024
UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan

The financial giant offers a fresh snapshot into global family offices’ investment, governance, and succession planning concerns.

LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 29, 2024
LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its profile in Texas with a holistic planning firm working with multigenerational clients.

Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2024
Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions

Together, the ex-Merrill Lynch advisor in Florida and the Wells Fargo alum in New Mexico reported managing $250M in assets.

Huntington names new head of wealth business
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2024
Huntington names new head of wealth business

Eyeing growth in the wealth sector, the financial services company is elevating Melissa Holding to the role as a tenured leader steps down.

MyVest announces tax-aware portfolio transition upgrades
FINTECH APR 26, 2024
MyVest announces tax-aware portfolio transition upgrades

The fintech firm’s latest update simplifies processes for legacy portfolios, with features for tax-efficient transition management.

Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2024
Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence

New EBRI research sheds fresh light on sentiments around inflation, Social Security benefits, and use of guaranteed income products.

Tech-heavy advisor practices have a performance edge: Cerulli
FINTECH APR 25, 2024
Tech-heavy advisor practices have a performance edge: Cerulli

Survey research finds heavy users tend to grow faster as advisors report greater operational efficiency and productivity in serving clients.

Trust & Will forges strategic partnership with LPL
FINTECH APR 25, 2024
Trust & Will forges strategic partnership with LPL

The digital estate planning platform is set to triple its reach as it rolls out across LPL’s network of more than 22,000 advisors.

Wealth Enhancement Group lands $502M powerhouse team
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group lands $502M powerhouse team

The national wealth firm is snapping up a hybrid RIA from Raymond James, establishing its fourth foothold in Maryland.

US annuities set rapid pace in first quarter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 25, 2024
US annuities set rapid pace in first quarter

Preliminary Limra results show total sales of $113.5B for individual annuities, rivaling the peak seen in the fourth quarter of 2023.