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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Fintech takes aim at industry's texting-breach plague
FINTECH APR 16, 2024
Fintech takes aim at industry's texting-breach plague

Serial fintech entrepreneur Larry Shumbres leads the veteran leadership team launching an AI-powered compliance solution.

California-based Dunham unveils retirement income program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
California-based Dunham unveils retirement income program

Service aims to help advisors with retired and pre-retiree clients with an algorithmic strategy, tailored portfolios, and back-office support.

Women are struggling with health and wealth woes
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Women are struggling with health and wealth woes

Second-year poll of adult women shows financial and health-related concerns, with bipartisan support for federal policy solutions.

Disabled vets are falling through cracks of workplace plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Disabled vets are falling through cracks of workplace plans

New research exposes financial vulnerability among vets with disabilities, with most wanting support on group retirement plans and HSAs.

Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says

Amid concerns on health care costs and retirement savings, report questions status quo approach of offering more education and benefits.

Fiduciary Institute shapes next-gen advisors with leadership course
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2024
Fiduciary Institute shapes next-gen advisors with leadership course

The program seeks to build on the vision articulated by industry icon Dick Wagner.

Tifin taps former LPL exec to serve as president
FINTECH APR 16, 2024
Tifin taps former LPL exec to serve as president

The AI-driven fintech has hired LPL’s former head of wealth management solutions to lead revenue growth and build key partnerships.

Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2024
Householder Group expands its matchmaker succession program

Arizona-based wealth firm is helping more retiring advisors connect with successors.

CFP Board sees record participation at March exam
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2024
CFP Board sees record participation at March exam

The community of certified financial planners is closing in on a milestone.

For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2024
For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause

New Nationwide poll reveals impact of inflation and concerns about Social Security on pre-retirees’ expectations.