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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Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 13, 2024
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment

The ex-broker cheated a senior investor out of more than $700k and attempted to hide it in Ponzi-like fashion, according to the SEC.

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.