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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Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2024
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership

The crypto investment platform for RIAs is offering its SMA capabilities through a Colorado-based independent wealth firm.

Two-thirds of Americans want an alternative path to retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2024
Two-thirds of Americans want an alternative path to retirement

New report from Fidelity uncovers changing attitudes about retirement, concerns around savings, and use of technology across generations.

Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor

The financial industry veteran from South Carolina joins the brokerage giant after previously managing around $250M in client assets.

Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Tech provider Vanilla unveils estate planning scenarios tool

The platform’s latest offering lets advisors clearly visualize the potential tax impact of GRATs, SLATs, and other planning strategies.

LPL bags another Lincoln advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor

The IBD expands its Southern footprint with an Alabama-based veteran with $345 million in assets.

Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2024
Apex soups up tech offering with AdvisorArch acquisition

The deal promises enhancements to its RIA custody and execution platform, including industry-leading direct indexing and automated rebalancing.

Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high
RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2024
Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high

With inflation leading their concerns, survey finds two-fifths of respondents are playing defense in their savings and investments.

Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud

The collaboration aims to empower insurers, retirement service providers and other stakeholders against financial crime.

Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team

With hundreds of families and business clients in its book, the New York-based firm is joining one of the wealth giant’s largest OSJs.

Advisors can help fill life insurance gender gap, Limra says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 11, 2024
Advisors can help fill life insurance gender gap, Limra says

Women have less insurance coverage and more concerns than men, but financial professionals can step in to bust myths about insurance.