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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CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals

Professional body for financial planners reflects on achievements and pledges continued support.

LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor

The seasoned financial advisor is launching his own independent practice as he joins RIA powerhouse.

Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose

The company has been under pressure since recent acquisitions triggered additional regulatory scrutiny.

What lies ahead for active ETFs?
INVESTING ETFS FEB 06, 2024
What lies ahead for active ETFs?

Report highlights tailwinds from growing advisor awareness and cost benefits, as well as regulatory areas to watch.

Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership

Collaboration will focus on key areas including AI-driven risk analytics, automated compliance reporting, and workflow automation.

Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades

An enhancement to a reporting module has made a key compliance process 90% faster, wealthtech provider says.

NewEdge Advisors welcomes $262M team from Carson
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2024
NewEdge Advisors welcomes $262M team from Carson

Nesso Wealth, a Connecticut-based independent practice, is latest to join the growth-oriented RIA.

More women embracing family CFO role – but still feel financially insecure
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2024
More women embracing family CFO role – but still feel financially insecure

Online poll showcases the paradox of rising financial autonomy and decreasing confidence across generations of women.

Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2024
Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds

A workplace well-being survey underscores the extent of worries over emergency funds, retirement saving, and student debt.