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.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2024
LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench

The pitcher-turned-wealth manager is part of a $380M advisor team in Delaware that’s joining LPL from PNC Investments.

For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2024
For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth

Building client relationships, cost containment, and high interest-earning cash accounts a priority for most wealth firms, reveals survey.

Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity

The $7B RIA has launched a dedicated wealth unit, led by a respected authority and backed by family offices in a key market.

Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite

The independent RIA unveils leadership additions, including its first-ever chief technology officer, in a redoubled commitment to attract top talent.

Commonwealth swipes $300M planning team from Osaic
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Commonwealth swipes $300M planning team from Osaic

Severing a 22-year-old affiliation, the advisory firm with a comprehensive planning focus will serve as an OSJ at the IBD and RIA giant.

BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2024
BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership

The TAMP will help expand advisors’ access to BlackRock’s private markets, direct indexing, and fixed income SMAs.

Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs

The venture co-founded with Mark Penske, which will take strategic stakes in independent partner firms, is starting strong with a deal to snap up a $3.4B OCIO.

SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2024
SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions

The independent RIA is helping more employers offer retirement benefits with cost-effective 401(k) and PEP plan options.

Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite
FINTECH JUN 25, 2024
Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite

The fintech provider’s new tools let RIA clients automate tax-savings strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and gains deferrals.

Certuity taps industry veteran Scott Welch as new CIO
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2024
Certuity taps industry veteran Scott Welch as new CIO

As CIO, Welch brings more than 25 years of experience, including time at WisdomTree and Dynasty Financial Partners.