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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Five firms hit in SEC marketing rule sweep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2024
Five firms hit in SEC marketing rule sweep

The regulator’s crackdown centered on the firms' use of hypothetical performance data and led to a total of $200,000 in penalties.

Ebbing passive demand poses challenges for asset managers
ETFS APR 11, 2024
Ebbing passive demand poses challenges for asset managers

As the lines between active and passive strategies blur, product teams will have a tougher time appeasing advisors, Cerulli says.

RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2024
RIAs’ outlook on economy lukewarm, survey shows

Inaugural study finds more than two-thirds expect at least mild growth in the stock market, while nine-tenths brace for continued volatility.

Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire
WIREHOUSES APR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire

The SEC and other federal regulators are reportedly probing the banking giant over its anti-money-laundering and client vetting practices.

Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

LPL lands $500M advisor team in Texas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2024
LPL lands $500M advisor team in Texas

The move marks the third practice LPL has recruited from Ameriprise in roughly a week.

Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2024
Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm

The Delaware-based fee-only practice, led by a veteran with 25 years of experience, is joining the RIA’s partner platform.

Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst

New survey reveals three-quarters feeling the pinch from higher prices, with economic uncertainty impacting tax refunds and spending plans.

Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets

Billed as an industry first, the investing giant’s new thematic lineup targets three sectors and trends that are on next-gen investors’ radar.