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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Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan

The firm's addition of the California-based team of 12 extends its ambitious push into the ultra-high-net-worth space.

Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans
RIA NEWS APR 19, 2024
Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans

The four-decade veteran behind the firm's inorganic growth strategy is departing to start his own business.

Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan

The firm is bolstering its presence in Florida by adding a 12-person group managing $3.5 billion in assets.

Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its independent advisor division with two advisors from PNC Investments.

UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs

The wirehouse is expanding its presence in New York City as it adds another high-net-worth pair to its bench.

Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations

Two national surveys examining employer-provided plans point to gaps in retirement confidence and health benefits.

What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know

National poll reveals worrying knowledge gaps, demographic differences in financial habits, and popular money-saving strategies.

Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff

With an unprecedented wave of Americans set to retire, an analysis points to a looming generational crisis.

Miracle Mile names new chief investment officer
RIA NEWS APR 18, 2024
Miracle Mile names new chief investment officer

The Los Angeles-based RIA’s latest hire will steer its investment research initiatives as the firm continues to court high-net-worth clients.

Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics

Survey shows that despite having shared values, couples have conflicts and gaps around retirement savings, expenses, and estate plans.