Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2024
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team

While RayJay boosts its presence in Utah with its latest employee advisor additions, LPL is strengthening its ranks in the Northeast.

SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 11, 2024
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme

The three individuals impersonated legitimate financial professionals and used voice-altering technology to deceive at least 28 retail investors, according to a court filing by the regulator.

SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2024
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

Inaugural survey report finds three-quarters of DC plan leaders expect demand for lifetime income to grow over five years – but 'annuity fluency' could pose challenges.

UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push
WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2024
UBS rethinks US wealth division in latest profitability push

The global financial giant is expanding its focus beyond the mega-affluent as it looks to compete with rival banks on Wall Street.

Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect
FINTECH DEC 10, 2024
AssetMark confirms ex-Carson Group leader Erin Wood as advanced planning architect

The leading TAMP provider is wading into the deeper end of financial planning with hopes to develop estate planning, retirement, and multi-generational wealth solutions.