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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Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, extends a lifeline for millions of workers facing retirement readiness crisis.

Clearstead acquires $5B wealth firm
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Clearstead acquires $5B wealth firm

Deal for Virginia-based wealth and investment manager will result in an organization with $44 billion in AUA.

Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC

The RIA adds a multigenerational advisor practice to its network in its first foray into northern Nevada.

AlTi strikes deal for $5.6B East End Advisors
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
AlTi strikes deal for $5.6B East End Advisors

Firm extends ambitions for its ultra-high-net-worth business as it deepens its foothold in key family office center.

SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration
FINTECH MAR 29, 2024
SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration

The rule revamp fills a gap in an early-2000s exemption that let investment advisors use websites as ‘props,’ says SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

Cetera bolsters credit union commitment with new council
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Cetera bolsters credit union commitment with new council

Seven founding members from Cetera’s credit union partners are coming together in a forum to improve wealth offerings in the sector.

Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo

The industry veteran with two decades of experience will reinforce the brokerage firm's presence in Tennessee.

Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business

The third-party administrator will take over 2,300 plans from its long-time partner, Mutual of Omaha.

Omaha senior loses thousands to Dave Ramsey impostor
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Omaha senior loses thousands to Dave Ramsey impostor

A scammer lured the 72-year-old into a fraudulent bitcoin investment by spoofing the advisor-cum-radio show host’s website.

Kestra Financial unveils partnership with $600M firm
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Kestra Financial unveils partnership with $600M firm

Based in New York, the multigenerational HNW practice expects to build on its meteoric growth record while elevating its service offerings.