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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Focus Financial reveals fourth wealth hub in continuing merger strategy
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2024
Focus Financial reveals fourth wealth hub in continuing merger strategy

The PE-backed RIA platform has selected LA-based multifamily office Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman as its first ever business management center.

Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Edelman's director of financial planning lands at Prime Capital

The firm's first-ever financial advisor in New York City, Stu Berrin brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role as managing director and partner.

LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL grows Florida footprint with JPMorgan, Valic advisor alums

The newest additions to the broker-dealer giant's network previously managed a collective $750 million in client assets at their former firms.

Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO

Research unpacks how limitations in data, lack of standard guidelines, and evidence of volatility linked to Bitcoin create uncertainties for retirement savers.

Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head
WIREHOUSES DEC 05, 2024
Wells Fargo taps JPMorgan alum as new regional market head

The industry veteran's appointment to lead the firm's New England and Upstate New York operations comes amid a broader Eastward expansion.

Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity

The retirement plan giant is giving millions of customers access to its latest guaranteed lifetime income offering through its managed account programs.

Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Newcomer RIA Serenus goes bicoastal with New York City office

The independent high-net-worth RIA's inaugural East Coast location will be headed by a new partner previously from Merrill Lynch.

Concurrent hits $9.7B with latest advisor additions
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Concurrent hits $9.7B with latest advisor additions

The newest members of the multi-custodial RIA's network in Georgia and Texas have collectively brought $885 million in AUM to the firm.

New anti-woke ETF takes aim at Starbucks
ETFS DEC 05, 2024
New anti-woke ETF takes aim at Starbucks

The strategy, set for an early 2025 launch, aims to push back against S&P 500 firms that push diversity, equity, and inclusion in their hiring processes.

Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2024
Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner

The incoming US president's signal to prematurely replace Danny Werfel, a Biden appointee, has drawn some concerns and questions.