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.

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Merrill Lynch nabs three advisors from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS AUG 01, 2024
Merrill Lynch nabs three advisors from Morgan Stanley

The Wall Street giant is expanding its profile in key markets with a trio of new additions who collectively oversaw more than $1B.

Raymond James swipes $245M advisor from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2024
Raymond James swipes $245M advisor from LPL

The independent broker-dealer has bolstered its employee advisor unit with the latest addition in New York.

Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund

After multiple setbacks and delays, the hedge fund titan has cancelled the much-anticipated IPO for his closed-end fund.

Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 31, 2024
Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors

Despite red flags, Finra says it failed to fix systemic reporting issues that led to over one million inaccurate account statements and trade confirmations.

Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2024
Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo

Research by Nationwide reveals almost three-quarters fear funds will run out before they die, while nearly four-fifths see a need for reform.

Bluespring snaps up $1.35B retirement planning powerhouse
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Bluespring snaps up $1.35B retirement planning powerhouse

The wealth aggregator is extending its presence in Pennsylvania as it welcomes its 27th partner firm.

Sequoia expands in Connecticut with $420M UHNW manager
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Sequoia expands in Connecticut with $420M UHNW manager

The nearly $20B RIA is extending its acquisition streak as it integrates a new team into its family office.

Father-son advisor duo hops to LPL from Avantax
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Father-son advisor duo hops to LPL from Avantax

The Virginia-based family practice joins the firm after it reportedly managed some $170M at the tax-focused Cetera subsidiary.

Commonwealth snags $300M team from Northwestern Mutual
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Commonwealth snags $300M team from Northwestern Mutual

The top-ranked IBD and RIA firm has just added a Wisconsin-based advisory team to its network.

Focus eyes next phase with C-suite addition  
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Focus eyes next phase with C-suite addition  

The colossal RIA network has promoted a key leader of its consolidation strategy into a more expansive role.