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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It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns

Poll of US seniors reveals that worries over health care expenses impact other areas, but only one-third have saved for health costs.

FusionIQ launches unified investment platform
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FusionIQ launches unified investment platform

The new platform brings together various investments including digital assets, special purpose vehicles, and ETFs.

Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table

Despite the proliferation of high-yield savings accounts online, Bankrate survey reveals most Americans are earning less than 4%.

The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says

Women have more concerns about retirement and are less likely to have reached key financial milestones, survey shows.

Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses

The retirement services giant says its forthcoming platform will help advisors and third-party administrators address the access gap for more US workers.

FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership

The new alliance allows more advisors using financial planning software to leverage AI by removing a key friction point.

Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers

More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.

2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.