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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Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly

As a tsunami of retirees comes crashing in, three-fifths of those surveyed believe – wrongly – that the federal safety net will cover their LTC needs.

Fintech bytes: Orion, Altruist unveil new RIA-focused integrations
FINTECH JUN 16, 2025
Fintech bytes: Orion, Altruist unveil new RIA-focused integrations

Orion's latest update, a partnership with 11th.com, focuses on an underserved area of compliance for advisors and wealth firms.

Raymond James reels in advisors managing $1B+ in Colorado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2025
Raymond James reels in advisors managing $1B+ in Colorado

The latest arrivals, including a 10-advisor ensemble from Ameriprise, bolster the firm's independent contractor and employee advisor channels.

Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO

The firm has also appointed Mike Downing and Sean Brennan as co-presidents to its US operations as it looks to proceed with an ambitious five-year growth plan.

Advisor moves: RBC reels in $1.1B UBS megateam as UBS deepens Texas presence
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC reels in $1.1B UBS megateam as UBS deepens Texas presence

Meanwhile, Kestra partner Coastline Wealth Management passes a milestone in its geographic expansion with a former Ameriprise team in New York.

401(k) participants seek advice, but few turn to financial advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2025
401(k) participants seek advice, but few turn to financial advisors

Cerulli research finds nearly two-thirds of active retirement plan participants are unadvised, opening a potential engagement opportunity.

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union splits from LPL's CFS to Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 12, 2025
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union splits from LPL's CFS to Cetera

LPL loses another institutional client as Cetera adds a $160 million win to its credit union partnership streak.

Sanctuary, VestGen make strides in next-gen recruitment
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2025
Sanctuary, VestGen make strides in next-gen recruitment

A Merrill Lynch breakaway joins one of Sanctuary Wealth's East Coast partners as VestGen adds two promising young talents to its own advisor bench.

Advisor moves: LPL and Raymond James add veteran advisors in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 12, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL and Raymond James add veteran advisors in California

LPL welcomes a Beverly Hills-based practice from Wedbush Securities as RayJay adds a Stifel alum to its employee advisor arm.

CFP Board names Barry Gersten head technology officer
FINTECH JUN 12, 2025
CFP Board names Barry Gersten head technology officer

The seasoned IT leader arrives as the credentialing body for CFP professionals considers AI's implications for the future of financial planning.