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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Optimism reigns among advisors with most betting on further S&P 500 gains
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Optimism reigns among advisors with most betting on further S&P 500 gains

Polling of nearly 500 advisors from IBDs, RIAs, and other firms finds four-fifths forecasting at least a 5 percent advance this year.

Raymond James extends Ohio presence with veteran Wells Fargo advisor
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Raymond James extends Ohio presence with veteran Wells Fargo advisor

The latest addition to the independent wealth giant’s employee advisor unit comes after managing a reported $140M at his former firm.

Kestra welcomes Edward Jones alum in Virginia
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Kestra welcomes Edward Jones alum in Virginia

The tuck-in transaction adds a breakaway advisor to one of the hybrid RIA’s partner firms, bringing it past the $200M AUM mark.

Carson Group expands anew with veteran-led retirement planning firm
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Carson Group expands anew with veteran-led retirement planning firm

Texas-headquartered Shane Hall Financial adds $169M to the national wealth giant's expansive network.

YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360
FINTECH AUG 06, 2024
YieldStreet founder Milind Mehere takes a seat at Advisor360

The serial technopreneur is joining as the newest member of the enterprise wealth tech firm’s board of directors.

Elements elevates financial planning with new Target Scores function
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Elements elevates financial planning with new Target Scores function

The advisor fintech provider’s latest update helps promote better financial behavior among clients with specific goal-setting functionality.

Nepsis taps industry veteran Troy Williams as new growth leader
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2024
Nepsis taps industry veteran Troy Williams as new growth leader

The national RIA’s latest hire brings 15 years of experience from US Bancorp, Ameriprise, and other firms as he oversees its continuing growth efforts.

Vast majority of households can handle a $400 emergency
RIA NEWS AUG 05, 2024
Vast majority of households can handle a $400 emergency

While most can deal with moderate financial shocks, different groups use different financial tools.

Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms
FINTECH AUG 05, 2024
Investors frustrated as failures plague brokerage platforms

Schwab and Fidelity users vent on social media as thousands report issues with accessing their accounts.

LPL bags $180M advisor team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 05, 2024
LPL bags $180M advisor team from Cetera

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition in Connecticut, which includes two brothers, is aligning with one of its existing firms.