Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2024
RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite

The Minnesota-based firm's new COO comes with deep experience and a sterling reputation for supporting independent advisor transitions and growth efforts.

LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2024
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head

The veteran with more than 25 years' experience will drive the firm's expansion into SMAs, alts strategies, and address advisors' need for low-cost access to crucial ETF strategies.

Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 30, 2024
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs

The platform, which features a real-time screening function, improved data transparency, and one-click trading, aims to address a longstanding portfolio pain point for advisors.

Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA
FINTECH SEP 27, 2024
Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA

The fintech startup will help advisors at the $9B RIA achieve organic growth with enhanced services to business owner clients.

Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2024
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge

Analysis from the National Council of Aging reveals "a snowballing crisis" of financial insecurity as costs of long-term care outpace income and home value gains.

Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets

The firm's latest string of hires from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, expand its profile in the California and Miami markets.

Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan

The six-advisor team led by two brothers widens Wells Fargo Advisors' high-net-worth Private Client Group in New York City.

Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership

The firm has secured its second location in Billings with a six-person advisory team managing over $400M in assets.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment revealed on Thursday represents a stunning fall from grace following a monthslong corruption investigation.

Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions

The independent giant is looking to its next stage of growth as it adds and promotes industry veterans to its executive suite.