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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Millennials, Gen Z starting earlier on ‘serious’ financial planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2024
Millennials, Gen Z starting earlier on ‘serious’ financial planning

Compared to boomers, younger generations are getting quicker starts to equipped themselves for their financial journeys.

Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down

The president of the financial giant’s annuity business is exiting at the end of 2024, capping off a transformative four-decade career.

LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2024
LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team

The breakaway advisor group joining the broker-dealer arrives from PNC Investments.

Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest
EQUITIES APR 23, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest

Renowned investment strategist is ‘keeping an open mind’ as markets face a pivotal moment.

Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are leaking billions of dollars
ETFS APR 23, 2024
Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are leaking billions of dollars

2024 outflows from her active strategies have totaled $2.2B so far, eclipsing redemptions from disappointed investors last year.

Alts platform CAIS secures another partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 23, 2024
Alts platform CAIS secures another partnership

The leading alternative investments provider is helping Captrust, the $800B wealth juggernaut, provide a better experience for advisors.

Showtime for HSBC’s wealth strategy as it unveils NYC office
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2024
Showtime for HSBC’s wealth strategy as it unveils NYC office

The banking services giant is making a statement to high-net-worth and ultra-affluent individuals with its flagship center in New York.

Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom

Firm is now the second-largest provider of health savings accounts, with HAS assets quadrupling to $24B since 2020.

Advisor360 taps veteran Mike Fanning as CEO
FINTECH APR 23, 2024
Advisor360 taps veteran Mike Fanning as CEO

The former head of MassMutual US is stepping in as the fintech platform provider plans next chapter.

Poll shows Americans lack action when it comes to estate planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2024
Poll shows Americans lack action when it comes to estate planning

Survey of US adults finds stunning shortfalls, with behavioral differences running along gender, wealth, and generational lines.