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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SEI launches multicustody capability for US wealth platform
FINTECH MAR 22, 2024
SEI launches multicustody capability for US wealth platform

The latest upgrade to platform gives an integrated view of clients’ financial picture, including held-away assets.

House panel pushes repeal of DOL independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2024
House panel pushes repeal of DOL independent contractor rule

Committee votes 21-13 to undo the contentious DOL regulation, paving the way for the measure to be considered by the full House.

Washington advisor sues Hightower over noncompete language
RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Washington advisor sues Hightower over noncompete language

The firm is facing a fresh challenge over alleged 'overly broad' and 'illegal' noncompete agreements.

Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2024
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn

Joint effort by CFTC, NASAA and Finra flags risks and potential fraud, including common falsehoods and scams aimed at IRA investors.

Finra bars former ETrade employee
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Finra bars former ETrade employee

The former rep refused to cooperate with an investigation alleging that he transferred funds from a client account without authorization

Betterment adds mutual funds for custom portfolio builders
FINTECH MAR 21, 2024
Betterment adds mutual funds for custom portfolio builders

The wealth tech provider is revamping its RIA custody offering for advisors by adding thousands of mutual funds.

LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor

The Lafayette-based advisor, who founded his firm in 1984, manages $150 million.

Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS

The firm is expanding its footprint in California as it scoops up another three advisors from UBS.

Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo

The firm is expanding its footprint in North Carolina and Maryland with a multigenerational advisory practice from Valic.

Americans still flunking financial literacy
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2024
Americans still flunking financial literacy

Financial education provider’s latest annual test results show marginal improvement among younger takers, with less than half passing.