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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Shocker: Wealthy Americans tend to flee high-income tax states
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2024
Shocker: Wealthy Americans tend to flee high-income tax states

Study spanning 110 years confirms high earners, faced with too-high tax hikes, migrate to more tax-friendly jurisdictions.

Voya offers nonqualified deferred comp plan for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
Voya offers nonqualified deferred comp plan for small businesses

The new plan is aimed at underserved small businesses looking to provide flexible executive benefits while avoiding onerous plan management.

Pontera extends 401(k) platform with Ameritas alliance
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
Pontera extends 401(k) platform with Ameritas alliance

The fintech will provide access to its workplace retirement account platform for advisors at the firm.

Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service
BOLT-ONS APR 05, 2024
Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service

Graham Capital has a new sister firm, focused on bookkeeping and tax preparation, led by a professional with three decades of experience.

Finra caught up in email phishing scheme
COMPLIANCE APR 05, 2024
Finra caught up in email phishing scheme

A new cybersecurity alert warns member firms to be wary of fraudulent messages impersonating key members of the regulator’s leadership.

Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2024
Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone

The CEO of the firm founded by former Wells Fargo private bank execs says its record two-year organic growth is due to its ‘truly independent, entrepreneurial approach.'

Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2024
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar

Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.

Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2024
Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli

A large proportion of wealthy clients are more comfortable with advisors at national firms, according to new research.

Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor

The brokerage firm’s employee advisor arm deepens its bench with a three-decade veteran of the industry.

LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist

The IBD is bolstering its presence in North Carolina with the launch of a new independent high-net-worth practice.