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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LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2024
LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise

The five-advisor group based in Santa Rosa, California operates a full-service ensemble practice with tax, retirement, estate planning, and other high-net-worth services.

ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows

A broad stumble in equity strategies was offset by steadiness in fixed income and momentum in rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate.

The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute

As lifespans get longer and workers' access to DB plans decrease, researchers make the case for a "hybrid" system to support retirees.

Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood

MassMutual survey shows despite three-quarters of parents indicating they prepared financially, around half still shared concerns around basic expenses and rising tuition.

Commonwealth steps up HNW advisor support with Legacy Capitals partnership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 10, 2024
Commonwealth steps up HNW advisor support with Legacy Capitals partnership

The Massachusetts-based RIA is piloting an educational program to help advisors navigate a thorny issue when planning for the high- to ultra-high-net-worth crowd.

Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors

The AI-powered RIA's newest additions in California and Illinois include an $800M advisor from TIAA and a two-decade veteran from Corebridge.

Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role
FINTECH SEP 10, 2024
Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role

The wealth tech company's newest leadership hire brings extensive financial expertise at a pivotal moment in its growth.

LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo

The Long Island-based team joining LPL Private Wealth bring over 40 years of collective experience catering to a diverse clientele, with a focus on the Brooklyn area.

Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership
ALTERNATIVES SEP 10, 2024
Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership

The financial services firm's enhanced fintech collaboration integrates advanced capabilities to give advisors a more seamless experience.

Student debt defaults set for a comeback
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Student debt defaults set for a comeback

Legal challenges to student loan forgiveness programs and data on consumer debt point to a profound reckoning for borrowers.