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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How do asset managers see AI?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
How do asset managers see AI?

New report from Mercer Investments reveals consensus on “core technologies,” as well as investment opportunities and risks.

BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
BofA rolls out retirement income portfolios

The products, available to Merrill's clients, are designed to provide retirees with reliable income over 25 years.

ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2024
ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms

The provider of governance, risk and compliance solutions has unveiled a dedicated practice group for wealth managers.

Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania

The latest recruit to join the firm’s independent advisor channel comes with a three-decade record, including 10 years at Merrill Lynch.

Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M

An arbitration panel rules in favor of former advisors who claimed the firm had delayed compensating them for their work, violating ERISA rules.

LPL swipes $580M team from Merrill Lynch
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2024
LPL swipes $580M team from Merrill Lynch

The Florida-based sibling advisors are carrying on their father’s legacy with an RIA focused on high-net-worth families and business owners.

AI partnership takes aim at workers’ student debt
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2024
AI partnership takes aim at workers’ student debt

Workplace fintech and fiduciary retirement plan provider team up to help more plan sponsors and participants with student loan matching solutions.

Empower unveils comprehensive retirement income suite
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2024
Empower unveils comprehensive retirement income suite

The DC plan provider is rolling out an expansive shelf of retirement solutions through multiple partnerships.

Rockefeller expands California presence with $1B JPMorgan team
RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Rockefeller expands California presence with $1B JPMorgan team

The firm is bolstering its profile in the San Francisco Bay Area with a high-net-worth practice that includes a father-son advisor duo.

Bordeaux expands aerospace focus with merger
RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Bordeaux expands aerospace focus with merger

The Focus partner firm is eyeing more business from high-flying industry execs as it joins forces with another RIA in Washington.