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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BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench

The firm's additions in California and New York comprise 18 professionals with over 150 years of collective experience.

Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup

The San Francisco-based RIA hires a new CFO and two industry veterans, alums of Mather Group and Colony Group, to inaugural director positions.

Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone

The leading non-profit and donor-advised fund sponsor cited exponential growth in giving, particularly among long-term philanthropic investors.

Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2024
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg

Northwestern Mutual analysis reveals gaps in expectations and attitudes across generations of women.

Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital

The latest development will add $5.9B to the Chicago-based powerhouse while extending its reach in Pennsylvania.

Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal

The top-ranked RIA is deepening its reach in Denver's ultra-high-net-worth market with a highly credentialed advisor team.

US ETFs surge past $10T in September
ETFS OCT 03, 2024
US ETFs surge past $10T in September

Inflows of $57B into equity strategies plus a record-setting rush into fixed income drove the ETF milestone.

Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch

The PE-backed wealth platform is helping affiliated financial professionals advance their people and practice skills through the virtual and in-person program.

LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James

With a team of nine advisors, the nearly 30-year-old practice expands LPL's footprint with two additional locations in Texas.

Senator Warren calls for curbs on "too big to manage" Citigroup
WIREHOUSES OCT 03, 2024
Senator Warren calls for curbs on "too big to manage" Citigroup

The US Senator pressed regulators to place growth restrictions on the Wall Street giant, citing repeated failures in its compliance and risk management.