Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires

Citi Wealth unveils new role for fiduciary investment just as JPMorgan's asset management arm welcomes experts to boost retirement business.

LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions

The broker-dealer giants are extending their respective networks in California and Alabama as they each welcome an experienced planning-focused advisor into the fold.

Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2025
Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management

With a specialist focus in the private credit space, the Chicago-based firm's latest acquisition marks the latest expansion of its alts platform for institutional investors and high-net-worth clients.

$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2025
$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service

The Atlanta-based firm is raising its appeal to the affluent with a newly created position within its family office and ultra-high-net-worth division.

Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition

The financial services giant is expanding its investment banking business by snapping up a specialist firm catering to the middle market.

Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions

The independent platform giant's newest executive hire comes with nearly two decades of experience in advisor support, onboarding, and operations roles.

Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point

The RIA giant is making cross-border clients a priority as the Canada-based firm officially becomes its latest wealth hub.

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024
RIA NEWS DEC 19, 2024
With two weeks to spare, RIA M&A activity hits new all-time high in 2024

The latest figures from DeVoe & Company show consolidation hitting fever pitch, including the most-active ever quarter for deals.

Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network
RIA NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Cetera welcomes Citadel, Lighthouse to credit union partner network

The independent broker-dealer's latest tie-ups in the Northeast extend its reach in Philadelphia, New Hampshire, and Maine.