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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Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA

Based in New Jersey, newly launched Drucker Wealth oversees $750 million in assets for more than 800 clients.

Rockefeller taps industry veteran to lead new unified group
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2024
Rockefeller taps industry veteran to lead new unified group

The wealth firm’s latest leadership hire will take charge of developing innovative investments and client solutions.

SmartAsset woos growth-focused advisors with new platform
FINTECH MAR 05, 2024
SmartAsset woos growth-focused advisors with new platform

Fintech’s subscription-based service promises ‘all-inclusive client engagement,’ including referrals and automated calls and texts.

Cetera scores $400M win with Hawaii credit union alliance
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 05, 2024
Cetera scores $400M win with Hawaii credit union alliance

The broker-dealer says it will provide ‘innovative solutions and services’ to the credit union.

CFP Board unveils scholarship for aspiring women planners
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2024
CFP Board unveils scholarship for aspiring women planners

The scholarship was created by Peggy Ruhlin, a certified financial planner with a lengthy career in wealth management.

Raymond James adds teams from Morgan Stanley, UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 05, 2024
Raymond James adds teams from Morgan Stanley, UBS

The firm welcomes a $350 million duo in New England, and an advisor in Florida who had managed a $235 million book.

Beacon Pointe breaks into mid-Atlantic market with deal for $560M firm
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2024
Beacon Pointe breaks into mid-Atlantic market with deal for $560M firm

The RIA’s first M&A transaction in Maryland sees it snap up Keeney Financial Group, a 10-member team.

Mercer Advisors lands $2.5B mega-practice
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2024
Mercer Advisors lands $2.5B mega-practice

The acquisition of the Seattle-based multifamily office deepens the national RIA’s UHNW presence in the Pacific Northwest.

SECURE 2.0 Saver's Match could help 21.9M Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2024
SECURE 2.0 Saver's Match could help 21.9M Americans

Using federal tax data, EBRI offers a ‘starting point’ to estimate the retirement program’s impact on lower-income workers when it starts in 2027.

Perigon scoops up $375M in assets with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2024
Perigon scoops up $375M in assets with twin acquisitions

The rapidly growing firm has added RIAs in New York and Michigan to its national footprint.