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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NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls

The brokerage firm violated Finra rules by failing to ensure fair pricing in corporate and muni bond transactions.

Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel

The Indianapolis advisory practice, which includes a five-decade industry veteran, is Sanctuary's third big firm in the area.

Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS

The integration will give Orion’s advisor users more access to alts products, services and resources.

Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger

The partner-owned national RIA’s merger with a $279M advisor duo marks its first expansion into Boulder.

Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans

Cerulli research suggests asset managers and record keepers can stand out to Gen Zers by providing customized product offerings.