Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor

The independent giant’s latest addition in Texas, a 20-year veteran breakaway advisor, reportedly managed $150M in client assets.

Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform
FINTECH AUG 13, 2024
Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform

The fintech firms’ new platform aims to help RIAs address UNW clients’ needs with advanced portfolio rebalancing, SMA capabilities, and more.

World Investment Advisors bolsters leadership with new CFO
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
World Investment Advisors bolsters leadership with new CFO

The firm recently known as Pensionmark is looking to its next phase of growth with a leader experienced in complex M&A transactions.

Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2024
Ameriprise lands $1.5B powerhouse group from UBS

The elite five-advisor team with a focus on HNW clients and retirement planning is extending the IBD giant’s recruitment streak in Texas

$630M superteam from Osaic departs to Commonwealth
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
$630M superteam from Osaic departs to Commonwealth

The family-owned ensemble led by sibling advisors adds to the fast-growing RIA's footprint in Arizona.

AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
AssetMark woos cash-focused advisors with expanded solutions suite

The fintech platform has added new products to help advisors dig deeper into an estimated $8B planning opportunity.

Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
Trust & Will adds flexibility for advisors with streamlined pricing

The estate planning tech platform is differentiating itself with new subscription options for its services.

Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 12, 2024
Cadaret Grant, LPL's fresh B-D purchase, to pay $6M+ over revenue sharing conflicts

The Atria subsidiary failed to disclose conflicted payments and mutual fund transaction markups to clients for nearly five years, according to the SEC.

SMArtX beefs up its menu of models
FINTECH AUG 12, 2024
SMArtX beefs up its menu of models

The Florida-based fintech has added new asset managers and strategies, including just over a dozen SMAs from Invesco, to its platform.

Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2024
Citi to sell off wealth unit’s trust administration services

The banking giant’s decision comes shortly after news that a key member of its leadership is leaving after just four months.