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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Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights
FINTECH JUL 10, 2024
Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights

The global fintech provider is taking a new tack on personalization with a new integration partnership.

LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2024
LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise

The two advisors, including a 26-year industry veteran, are joining the broker-dealer as their practice undergoes a values-based refresh.

More than a third of advisors are considering switching firms, says JD Power
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2024
More than a third of advisors are considering switching firms, says JD Power

Annual survey reveals the factors that can shift both employee and independent advisors’ loyalties, and which are the firms of choice.

Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space
FINTECH JUL 09, 2024
Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space

The global asset manager is helping advisors tailor portfolios more efficiently at scale as it evolves its managed accounts platform.

Fund fee wars are getting less bloody, says Morningstar
ETFS JUL 09, 2024
Fund fee wars are getting less bloody, says Morningstar

While investors saved an estimated $3.4B last year, the industry could be at a tipping point as cost pressures and other forces mount.

UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm

The deal with the Oregon-based high-net-worth practice will take the employee-owned independent’s assets past $10B.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA

The national independent has extended its East Coast profile with a specialized wealth practice in Massachusetts.

Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources
FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources

A new report indicates the $3.5B fintech firm is on the cusp of being acquired by the private equity giant.

Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling

A New Orleans-based appeals court is set to decide on a DOL rule that could impact $12T and more than 150 million workers and retirees in retirement plans.