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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$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.

Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires
FINTECH MAR 06, 2024
Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires

The fintech’s new leaders includes a former head of third-party integration at Schwab Advisor Services.

Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.

Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team

The newest practice to affiliate with the firm is leaving Securities America after more than 30 years.

LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice

The team is coming under LPL’s umbrella after managing $150M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at Stifel.