Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

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Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies
ETFS APR 07, 2025
Fidelity expands ETF shelf with muni bond strategies

The new municipal debt offerings build on a growing trend of ETF use among advisors while tapping into investors' growing need for safety amid volatility.

Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Jamie Dimon urges quick resolution to tariff turbulence

The JPMorgan CEO has joined a chorus of concerned voices speaking out on the risk of retaliation and other knock-on effects.

Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?
FINTECH APR 04, 2025
Is tech innovation the missing link to financial planning for advisors?

As holistic planning becomes table stakes, research reveals how the rising influence of AI and having a digital orientation can help wealth firms get ahead.

Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2025
Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC

The firm's latest additions, including two brothers, bolster its employee advisor business in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets
EQUITIES APR 04, 2025
Banks, wealth firms get walloped as tariff fear grips markets

They may not be direct players in global trade, but financial firms still face secondary risks from broader economic tremors.

Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2025
Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund

The Wall Street giant's newest alts offering, launched under a "G-Series" branding, builds on a broader trend of investment firms looking to expand alts access to the masses.

Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2025
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower

Arbitrators rule non-compete clause was unenforceable as Bellevue advisor Lars Knudsen speaks out against "vindictive behavior."

Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty

With inflation and growth facing crosscurrents, the Federal Reserve leaders are favoring a data-dependent stance.

Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines
EQUITIES APR 03, 2025
Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines

The iPhone maker suffered its worst single-day decline since 2020 as major suppliers in China, Vietnam, and India get caught in the economic crossfire.

ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter
ETFS APR 03, 2025
ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter

Investors pour into gold, bonds, and value funds as equity volatility and trade tensions reshape portfolios.