Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team

The bank-supported independent RIA is widening its reach with a Merrill Lynch alum and a new office in North Carolina.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management

The RIA aggregator's latest deal gives it a sixth New Jersey location while pushing its assets managed to $96.6 billion.

Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds

Research suggests Gen Y investors' embrace of index investing could create an entry point for advisors looking to work with the next generation.

US ETFs raked in $123B in October
ETFS NOV 06, 2024
US ETFs raked in $123B in October

New reports show robust inflows into equity strategies, a spike in China ETFs interest, and a new record in active bond strategies.

Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2024
Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors

The broker-dealer giant's latest additions in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia are starting anew at RayJay's independent advisor channel.

NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2024
NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use

The regulatory coalition is proposing revisions to its model rule governing broker-dealers, which would include aligning it with Reg BI principles.

RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2024
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise

Devoe's latest tracking of deal activity for the month shows 39 record-breaking transactions, including four-fifths that featured private equity.

Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge

For what it's worth, snapshot of contracts taken on polling day gives the former president a roughly six-to-four advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures

Investigation finds the firm's reps recommended high-risk limited partnerships to six clients, including five seniors, contrary to its policies.

Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2024
Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups

The bump in 401(k) and Roth contribution limits is taking effect for workers aged 60 to 63 years old next year – but taking advantage of it won't be that easy.