Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management

The national wealth firm's latest deal adds $1B in assets while extending its reach to affluent clients in Indiana.

Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 08, 2024
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities

The agreement will bring roughly 350 advisors with $12B in AUA and $4B in AUM under the seasoned IBD acquirer's umbrella.

Why alternatives expertise is essential for HNW advisors
ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2024
Why alternatives expertise is essential for HNW advisors

Survey of advisors and high-net-worth investors points to education, recommendations as vital drivers in relationships.

Merrill scores two advisor teams from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES OCT 08, 2024
Merrill scores two advisor teams from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley

The BofA wealth unit's latest additions in Texas and New York reportedly oversee $950M in client assets combined

Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise

The RIA platform has obtained a fresh financial vote of confidence from a consortium that includes existing investors like Schwab corporation.

Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform

White-labeled family office solution aims to help ultra-high-net-worth advisors address client needs.

Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist

The 25-year veteran of the industry brings his experience from Raymond James, Invesco and Barclays to the Las Vegas, Nevada-based firm.

Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion

The financial industry veteran, supported by a team of wealth advisors, will drive the firm's private banking expansion in Pennsylvania

Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity

Latest research reveals seven in 10 women have investments the US equity market, but financial stress still keeps a strong majority up at night.

After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2024
After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?

New Deloitte outlook offers insights on active ETFs, alternatives' mixed performance, and advisors' role in the rise of private credit.