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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Cetera names new head of corporate development
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2024
Cetera names new head of corporate development

With a successful record at Avantax, Wall Street veteran Michael Molnar is set to lead the RIA's M&A and advisor succession planning strategy.

LPL welcomes $190M boomerang advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2024
LPL welcomes $190M boomerang advisor

The broker-dealer broadened its advisory footprint in North Carolina as industry veteran returns from Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.

Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2024
Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP

Survey finds one-fifth of US adults aged 50 and over have no retirement savings, and three-fifths concerned they’ll outlive their nest eggs.

GTCR set to snap up AssetMark
TAMPS APR 25, 2024
GTCR set to snap up AssetMark

The private equity firm unveiled plans to take the TAMP provider private, valuing the company at $2.7B.

Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform

The platform's document builder module now allows clients to connect directly with legal eagles and obtain vital powers of attorney.

Concurrent invests in tomorrow with leadership hires
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2024
Concurrent invests in tomorrow with leadership hires

The hybrid RIA appoints industry vets to its bench as it emphasizes commitment to growth, next-gen talent, and succession.

Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event
ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2024
Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event

The Future Proof Citywide Event next year will assemble over 2,500 stakeholders across the wealth, alternatives, and fintech spaces.

Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite

The leading AI and wealth technology provider has announced Jeannette Kuda as its new chief operating officer.

BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2024
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new paycheck-for-life solution to support financial security among DC plan participants.

FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 24, 2024
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule

The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.