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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Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy
FINTECH DEC 05, 2024
Orion taps Envestnet vet Chris Shutler as head of strategy

Meanwhile, Orion's former COO and wealth division president has emerged to become CEO of wealth technology consultancy firm F2 strategy.

Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning

New BofA survey report unpacks trends around high-net-worth individuals' trust and estate strategies, including insights on business succession and incapacity planning.

Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2024
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair

The president-elect's nominee, whose regulatory stance contrasts sharply with outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, drew cheers from voices in the crypto and investment industries.

Dynasty announces wealth advisory tie-up with Nasdaq Private Market
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Dynasty announces wealth advisory tie-up with Nasdaq Private Market

The strategic partnership will help employees of non-public companies navigate secondary liquidity events with comprehensive investment and tax planning services.

Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal

The PE-backed RIA colossus with $245 billion in assets under management has just expanded its footprint in Florida and California.

BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks
EQUITIES DEC 04, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks

Voices at the world's two biggest asset managers offer competing outlooks on what's in store for AI-driven equities in 2025 and beyond.

Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic

The $500 million firm gives the fast-growing national RIA additional footholds in the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest wealth markets.

Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?
RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2024
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?

With $20 billion of IRS funding potentially in limbo, the federal tax collection agency stands at a crucial crossroads on its path of enforcement.