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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iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2024
iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal

The global fintech firm is helping more advisors and high-net-worth clients access opportunities in the alternative investment space.

Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret

Survey gives a glimpse into savings habits across generations, along with ongoing challenges in building nest eggs.

Finra fines, suspends JPMorgan rep over CFP exam leaks
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2024
Finra fines, suspends JPMorgan rep over CFP exam leaks

Diptes Basu contravened industry rules and the CFP’s Pathway Agreement by participating in an exam cheating ring.

Raymond James welcomes Vanguard veteran in planned ETF platform launch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 18, 2024
Raymond James welcomes Vanguard veteran in planned ETF platform launch

The broker-dealer giant has unveiled plans to launch an ETF product platform next year, led by a former NYSE leader.

Equestrian-focused advisor leaps to LPL from Edward Jones
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Equestrian-focused advisor leaps to LPL from Edward Jones

The broker-dealer giant has broadened its reach in Washington as the $170M veteran advisor launches his own practice.

Apex helps firms aim higher with new cloud-based platform
FINTECH JUL 17, 2024
Apex helps firms aim higher with new cloud-based platform

The fintech aims to help simplify operations and risk decisions with real-time data and intelligence hosted on the cloud.

Americans at risk of a probate sucker punch, warns Trust & Will
FINTECH JUL 17, 2024
Americans at risk of a probate sucker punch, warns Trust & Will

Polling by the digital planning platform found adults vastly underestimate the time, costs, and emotional toll of the estate settlement process.

CFP Board taps Rise's Terri Kallsen as chair-elect for 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2024
CFP Board taps Rise's Terri Kallsen as chair-elect for 2025

Kallsen will assume the role from Elizabeth Miller, who’ll step up as chair of the board next year.

Finra adds enforcement muscle with SVP hires
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2024
Finra adds enforcement muscle with SVP hires

The industry regulator has tapped two legal luminaries to newly established positions following a report questioning its thin 2023 record.

Northern Trust tightens San Diego focus with new market leader
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Northern Trust tightens San Diego focus with new market leader

The latest promotion in the firm’s wealth division will oversee strategic growth and services in the high-net-worth hotspot.