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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Massachusetts planner sanctioned for misleading client about $228k annuity purchase
RIA NEWS NOV 27, 2024
Massachusetts planner sanctioned for misleading client about $228k annuity purchase

Most of the proceeds withdrawn from the client's IRA actually went to an account and was used for a third party's benefit, according to CFP Board order.

Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey
ALTERNATIVES NOV 27, 2024
Most Americans still skeptical of crypto, says survey

Two-thirds have little to no confidence in digital assets' safety and reliability, but trust and use vary across demographic lines.

Another InvestCloud veteran joins Communify Fincentric's C-suite
FINTECH NOV 27, 2024
Another InvestCloud veteran joins Communify Fincentric's C-suite

The fintech startup's latest executive hire will lead its efforts in building next-generation portals for clients and advisors while building a new foothold in Florida.

Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Stocks will rise in 2025, predict four-fifths of advisors

Post-election poll unpacks expectations around the S&P 500, odds of a correction, and strategies to navigate market risks.

Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report

Amid its aggressive global push, lax procedures at the firm led to one-fourth of international accounts being flagged as high-risk for money laundering, according to a 2023 document.

Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2024
Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth

Latest Limra figures reveal 30 percent annual bump in total annuity sales for the third quarter, with double-digit increases across all product lines.

Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO

The financial industry veteran will be taking over a broad mandate, including developing investment strategies and overseeing multiple groups across Citi's wealth business.

Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC
WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC

The 25-year industry veteran previously in charge of the Wall Street bank's advisor recruitment efforts is now fulfilling a similar role at a rival firm.

Ramaswamy's Strive rolls out direct indexing on Fidelity, Schwab platforms
FINTECH NOV 26, 2024
Ramaswamy's Strive rolls out direct indexing on Fidelity, Schwab platforms

The $1.8 billion "anti-woke" firm, enabled by a partnership with Vestmark, is giving investors a new means to achieve tax-optimized returns with a pro-shareholder approach.

UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires
WIREHOUSES NOV 25, 2024
UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires

The firm is making headway in the Florida wealth market with four wirehouse advisors who collectively oversaw nearly $2 billion at their former firms.