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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Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?
ALTERNATIVES MAY 17, 2024
Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?

A new study asks how well the fast-growing alternative investment vehicles perform based on equity and debt benchmarks.

American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2024
American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership

The nonprofit educational institution is helping advisors find prospective clients through an exclusive tech collaboration.

How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?

New report shows current and next-generation leaders split on succession planning, risks, and ownership retention.

Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2024
Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?

JPMorgan data reveal their retirement savings could be jeopardized by early-phase surges and volatility in spending.

Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California

Previously managing $250M, the firm’s new addition in the West Coast has a nearly four-decade record that includes Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA

The firm has added a new location in Colorado Springs with its latest move in the Western US.

Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration

The RIA giant is redoubling its inorganic growth focus as it elevates Martine Lellis to a newly created leadership role.

SEC tightens rules around data breach disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2024
SEC tightens rules around data breach disclosures

Updates to a 24-year-old rule will require firms, including broker-dealers and RIAs, to prevent cyber risks and notify clients of incidents.

DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms

The agency's new interim rules and a key amendment will help Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees discharge their obligations more easily.

Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo

With over a century of collective experience, the veteran-led team is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm in Florida.