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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ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing
CUSTODIAN APR 02, 2024
Luma forges annuity management alliance with Pershing

The partnership will unlock educational resources, analytics, and tools to help advisors manage annuity sales on Pershing’s platform.

Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill

The firm adds a $700 million breakaway practice in North Carolina.

Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse

Texas-based ML&R Wealth Management has been operating for more than 25 years.

LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2024
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise

The IBD is expanding its presence in Florida with a planning and wealth management practice focused on LGBTQ+ clients.

Elements woos more fee-only advisors with XYPN tie-up
TECHNOLOGY APR 02, 2024
Elements woos more fee-only advisors with XYPN tie-up

Partnership expands access to financial planning tech and in-depth practice management training for over 1,800 independent planners.

iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition
FINTECH APR 02, 2024
iCapital eyes alts domination with Mirador acquisition

The deal for the data aggregation and reporting leader will create an end-to-end solution for HNW advisors and wealth firms.

Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy

The company is drafting its 74,000-plus army of associates to raise the bar on middle school and high school financial education.

Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice

The team, including a father-son duo, is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm from RBC.