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].

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FusionIQ partnership broadens regulated crypto access for advisors
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 16, 2024
FusionIQ partnership broadens regulated crypto access for advisors

The collaboration with Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally regulated digital asset bank, will give advisors a single platform offering digital assets along with traditional investments.

Fintech Pontera partners with Captrust
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Fintech Pontera partners with Captrust

Deal with RIA giant will provide financial advisors with more advanced tools to manage client assets held in retirement plans.

OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business

The acquisition will see $2.6 billion in retirement planning assets for over 40,000 participants added to OneDigital’s book.

SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion
INVESTING ETFS FEB 16, 2024
SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion

While the SEC doesn't name the influencer, Dave Portnoy, founder of the website Barstool Sports, partnered with VanEck during the fund's launch.

Advyzon takes personalized portfolios further in new TAMP partnership
GORIA TAMPS FEB 15, 2024
Advyzon takes personalized portfolios further in new TAMP partnership

The wealth tech provider is teaming up with Nebo Wealth to create an automated end-to-end solution for RIAs.

Pathstone snaps up Crestone Capital in $3B deal
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 15, 2024
Pathstone snaps up Crestone Capital in $3B deal

The employee-owned RIA will see its AUA balloon past $100 billion as it builds a 'true multi-generational family office experience.'

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls

Broker-dealer self-regulator finds pattern of gross supervisory failure involving municipal securities over a five-year period.

Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Raymond James strengthens advisor network with $340M Morgan Stanley team

Based in South Florida, the Behar-Nagel Group is the latest to join Raymond James’ employee advisor channel.

LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
LPL extends winning streak as it welcomes Wells Fargo team

Victoria, Texas-based CoastPoint Financial adds $150 million in client assets to the broker-dealer giant’s network.

Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 15, 2024
Cetera signs up $312M team from LPL

Based in South Carolina, the three-person holistic planning practice is joining a 4,000-strong network of advisors.