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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$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions

With its latest partners in Maine and Texas, the fee-only RIA and financial planning firm has officially completed seven acquisitions for the year.

Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition

The New York-based firm billing itself as a "long-term partner for successful RIAs" has snapped up the $2.8 billion boutique firm in San Francisco.

Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head

The firm's new leadership appointment comes with 30 years of experience, including tenures at Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo.

Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams

The BD giant's latest eight-advisor recruitment burst gives it additional footholds in Ohio and Florida.

Feeling stable on retirement savings, workers still face lingering financial worries
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2024
Feeling stable on retirement savings, workers still face lingering financial worries

Half of US employees surveyed are at least moderately concerned, while three-quarters cite debt as a problem, according to new EBRI research.

IRS unveils higher 401(k) contribution cap, leaves IRA limit unchanged for 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2024
IRS unveils higher 401(k) contribution cap, leaves IRA limit unchanged for 2025

The federal tax agency has revealed a raft of updates on cost-of-living adjustments to maximum retirement account contributions.

Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal
RIA NEWS NOV 01, 2024
Focus continues M&A strategy with Homan-Buckingham deal

The PE-backed RIA giant is building on its wealth hub strategy with its first external acquisition in Omaha.

RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 01, 2024
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case

Former RBC advisor claims firm discriminated against her, and the timing of her firing could let the firm take a large portion of her book without compensation.