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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Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2024
Raymond James bags $995M breakaway trio from Merrill

The elite veteran-led team brings together more than 150 years of collective experience to RayJay's employee advisor arm in Ohio.

Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management
RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partner deepens its presence in North Carolina as well as its capabilities in the qualified retirement plan space.

Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York
RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York

After previously managing over $495 million collectively, the national RIA's latest additions in Long Island come after a decades-long tenure with their former firm.

PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth
FINTECH DEC 18, 2024
PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth

The advisory giant supported by Neuberger Berman is tapping the AI-powered fintech's capabilities to boost digital marketing, partner referral, and prospecting efforts.

Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool
ALTERNATIVES DEC 17, 2024
Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool

The fintech firm for private market investments is helping firms and advisors build customized 'pacing plans' to reach target allocations based on customized model portfolios.

Cerity Partners bolsters high-net-worth tax offering in FBD deal
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2024
Cerity Partners bolsters high-net-worth tax offering in FBD deal

The PE-backed wealth firm overseeing $104 billion in assets is doubling down on the Los Angeles wealth market with its latest strategic integration.

$11.84B Merit strikes deal for Roth Asset Management
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2024
$11.84B Merit strikes deal for Roth Asset Management

The PE-backed hybrid RIA is expanding its reach in the Pacific Northwest while increasing its assets by $773 million.

Waverly debuts in Pennsylvania with Planning Capital acquisition
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2024
Waverly debuts in Pennsylvania with Planning Capital acquisition

The RIA firm's latest partnership extends its reach to 12 states while boosting its assets to $15.9 billion.

NEPC caps off year of growth with new partner and principal appointments
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2024
NEPC caps off year of growth with new partner and principal appointments

The OCIO giant's latest promotions 'highlight its focus on continuity, innovation, and a client-first ethos,' says managing partner.

Beacon Pointe seizes $40B victory with dual acquisitions
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2024
Beacon Pointe seizes $40B victory with dual acquisitions

The prominent woman-led RIA's latest deals add $613 million in assets as well as new footholds in Boston and Dallas.