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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3iQ, CoinDesk launch global digital asset fund partnership
ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2024
3iQ, CoinDesk launch global digital asset fund partnership

The two crypto-focused firms' new venture gives advisors an onramp to expand portfolio exposures gradually beyond Bitcoin.

iCapital gives advisors more skin in the sports investing game
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2024
iCapital gives advisors more skin in the sports investing game

The alts provider's latest partnership provides access to private opportunities in golf, football, and other professional sports.

Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers
RIA NEWS SEP 13, 2024
Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers

The coming sunset of an estate and gift tax exemption is putting the heat on wealthy Americans to fast-track their inheritance plans.

Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition
FINTECH SEP 13, 2024
Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition

Strengthening their years-long connection, the strategic partnership will give the Arkansas-based RIA access to fresh insights to drive asset growth.

Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 13, 2024
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL

The latest hires catering to business owners and family offices are joining its independent employee division, Raymond James Advisor Select, in Mississipi.

Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 12, 2024
Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls

The Wall Street bank's main broker-dealer failed to adequately oversee reps who recommended losing short-term trades in closed-end funds, medium-term notes, and syndicate preferred stocks, according to Finra.

Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2024
Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley

The two elite advisors, including a 30-year industry veteran, extend the firm's reach in Illinois and North Carolina.

AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies
FINTECH SEP 12, 2024
AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies

The TAMP giant's newly unveiled suite of ETF portfolios, SMAs, and active-passive models gives its users even more flexibility to serve clients' needs.

Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost
ETFS SEP 12, 2024
Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost

Survey research shines a light on the increasing role of index strategies, and how advisors can continue showing their value.

Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security

EBRI research on public-sector 401(k) plan participants reveals how increased reliance on credit card debt and plan loans could have long-term consequences.