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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wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners
FINTECH JUL 16, 2024
wealth.com strikes fintech partnership with Integrated Partners

The national RIA is teaming up with the estate tech firm to double down on its commitment to help financial-planning focused advisors.

Under inflation pressure, four in five Americans finding it harder to pay medical bills
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Under inflation pressure, four in five Americans finding it harder to pay medical bills

Survey finds more US adults living with medical debt, with some avoiding health care to stretch their budgets.

Recent readings bolster Fed’s inflation confidence, says Powell
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Recent readings bolster Fed’s inflation confidence, says Powell

The Federal Reserve chair sees a clearer path to the central bank’s 2 percent target following Q2 inflation measures and latest jobs data.

Nationwide names next leader for annuity business
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 15, 2024
Nationwide names next leader for annuity business

Industry veteran Craig Hawley set to take over as leader of Nationwide Annuity pushes through with retirement.

SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs
FINTECH JUL 15, 2024
SMArtX update helps smooth out tax drag in SMAs

The managed accounts tech firm’s new tool aims to help financial advisors reduce the tax impact of switching investment models.

Kitces virtual event puts spotlight on IAR CE requirements
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 15, 2024
Kitces virtual event puts spotlight on IAR CE requirements

Full-day educational program will help investment advisers fulfill new ethical requirements as NASAA model rule reaches two key hotspots.

Osaic beefs up its retirement income planning platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2024
Osaic beefs up its retirement income planning platform

With more than $4b in retirement assets planned per year, the firm is putting even more advanced strategies within advisors’ reach.

LPL scores $750M team from Osaic
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
LPL scores $750M team from Osaic

The wealth juggernaut extends its recruiting streak in Connecticut with a veteran advisor ensemble.

ETF flows push BlackRock to $10.6T AUM summit
ALTERNATIVES JUL 15, 2024
ETF flows push BlackRock to $10.6T AUM summit

The world’s largest asset manager reported $82B in net inflows as ebullient markets and key alts bets brighten outlook.

IRS hauls more than $1B in back taxes from ultra-high earners
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2024
IRS hauls more than $1B in back taxes from ultra-high earners

With tens of billions in funding, the federal tax agency has waged a collection campaign against thousands of delinquent seven-figure income-earners.