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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Fed reveals September rate decision
FIXED INCOME SEP 18, 2024
Fed reveals September rate decision

The central bank has finally pared back its policy rate from historic highs ... but what's its next move?

Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2024
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor

The experienced financial advisor is breaking away in Jacksonville after managing $210M at the wirehouse.

FPA names Daniel Galli 2025 president-elect
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2024
FPA names Daniel Galli 2025 president-elect

The Financial Planning Association has also named four new members to its board of directors for next year.

Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2024
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance

Survey of middle- and upper-income consumers reveals shortfalls around familiarity, cost concerns, and the role of financial planners.

Four-fifths of retirement plan advisors are talking about lifetime income
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 18, 2024
Four-fifths of retirement plan advisors are talking about lifetime income

BlackRock research surveys retirement advisors' sentiment around active managements, retirement income solutions, and AI.

SEC orders firms to pay $3.4M in penalties over reporting failures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 17, 2024
SEC orders firms to pay $3.4M in penalties over reporting failures

Nine out of the 11 firms charged by the federal regulator have agreed to pay civil penalties related to Form 13F and Form 13H violations.

Advisors' hopes outweigh fears on AI adoption
FINTECH SEP 17, 2024
Advisors' hopes outweigh fears on AI adoption

Quarterly pulse survey uncovers sentiments around artificial intelligence, preferences on tech use, and the race for high-net-worth business.

BetaNXT takes on the data challenge with Snowflake-powered platform
FINTECH SEP 17, 2024
BetaNXT takes on the data challenge with Snowflake-powered platform

The wealth tech provider is helping future-focused firms move forward on their digital journeys with a groundbreaking pilot program.

Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2024
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs

Survey uncovers widespread concerns around inflation, Social Security, and tax increases' potential implications for retirement security.

Kestra extends platform with $225M AUM HNW firm
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2024
Kestra extends platform with $225M AUM HNW firm

The independent wealth player is adding a foothold in the East Coast with the boutique advisory team in New York.