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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AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter
FINTECH SEP 05, 2024
AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter

After the completion of its $2.7B take-private deal with GTCR, the fintech firm is looking forward to a new era of strategic expansion helmed by the former State Street leader.

Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2024
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum

With nearly 25 years of experience, the employee-owned firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed over $293M in assets.

Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2024
Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli

A growing gap between clients' use of traditional deposit accounts and wealth management services hints at an untapped opportunity.

Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2024
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo

Leading a seven-person team, the advisor couple with 60 years of combined experience provide comprehensive planning for roughly 500 clients in Houston.

Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 04, 2024
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con

The advisor lied to unsuspecting clients, including vulnerable retirees, for over 20 years to fund his gambling, cars, collectibles and other personal expenses.

LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA

The definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center, based in New Jersey, will add 240 financial advisors into LPL's network.

Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability
FINTECH SEP 04, 2024
Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability

The new functionality, currently available on an invite-only basis, promises to help firms funnel leads to advisors and teams best suited to meet their needs.

Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition

The national RIA is broadening its presence in the Northeast with a veteran-led planning practice for high-net-worth clients.