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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EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2024
EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice

The fast-growing RIA boosts its assets in the state past $1B as it welcomes a 23-year planning and investment veteran as its new regional director.

Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 01, 2024
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition

Former advisor reportedly put his clients in unsuitable private placements and misappropriated part of a senior client’s $675K investment, among other breaches.

LPL lands father-daughter advisor pair from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2024
LPL lands father-daughter advisor pair from Morgan Stanley

The independent wealth giant adds the two breakaway advisors, who managed roughly $290M at the wirehouse, in Washington DC.

Michael Jackson passed away more than $500M in the red
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2024
Michael Jackson passed away more than $500M in the red

Court filings by executors of his now $2B estate reveal the King of Pop’s dire financial straits at the time of his death in 2009.

Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms

The partnership aims to provide advisors with more opportunities to personalize client portfolios and enhance their after-tax returns.

Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 28, 2024
Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms

Amid growing use of generative AI and large language models, the regulator is issuing a crucial reminder for its members.

Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings

The wealth tech giant is helping firms “do business as they see fit” with two new additions, including a standalone trading solution launching later this summer.

Advisors’ shuffle away from cash reaches its fifth year
ETFS JUN 28, 2024
Advisors’ shuffle away from cash reaches its fifth year

Advyzon research reveals steady decline in advisors’ cash allocations, along with ETFs’ decisive victory over mutual funds.

Snowden Lane lands $1B powerhouse advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2024
Snowden Lane lands $1B powerhouse advisor from Morgan Stanley

With 24 years of experience, including a lengthy stay at Goldman Sachs, the seasoned veteran is joining the fast-growing independent in Florida.

Expect ETF growth to continue on gale-force retail tailwinds, says Cerulli
ETFS JUN 27, 2024
Expect ETF growth to continue on gale-force retail tailwinds, says Cerulli

Report shows $4.3T ETF haul in retail financial advisor channels, with even larger allocations by 2025 as model portfolios unlock opportunities.