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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Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B

The Oracle of Omaha speaks out on the challenges of managing his fabulous fortune while dispensing sage advice on philanthropy and multigenerational planning.

Fintech firm Boosted.ai secures fresh $15M funding
FINTECH NOV 25, 2024
Fintech firm Boosted.ai secures fresh $15M funding

The wealth tech provider's latest financing will go towards growing its agentic AI platform across wealth managers, family offices and other firms across the industry.

Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer behemoth extends its footprint further in Florida as it adds the former wirehouse group, including a father-son duo, to its employee advisor division.

CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B

The financial giant once known for its aggressive US acquisition strategy is now being snapped up by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth manager.

Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Summit Financial scores $420M in assets with triple acquisition

The RIA giant's latest equity partnerships give it new footholds in North Carolina, Wisconsin and the Tri-State area.

What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2024
iCapital bolsters model portfolio suite with new private market offering

The alternative fintech firm's latest addition provides advisors exposure to fast-growing private companies.

BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida
WIREHOUSES NOV 22, 2024
BofA bags veteran $7B superteam from Citi in Florida

The newest additions to Bank of America Private Bank bring more than half a century of cumulative experience, including previous roles at JPMorgan.

Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Janney adds $710M with advisor hires, unveils new Chicago branch office

The firm has welcomed additions from UBS, Baird, and other firms while establishing a new base for its Midwestern expansion.

Amplified Planning ramps up advisor education with new programs
RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2024
Amplified Planning ramps up advisor education with new programs

Two new offerings, aimed at newer advisors and their firms, extend the company's mission to bridge the RIA training gap.