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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Alphacore appoints ex-LPL leader as new COO
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2024
Alphacore appoints ex-LPL leader as new COO

The California-based independent is bolstering its leadership as it pursues an M&A strategy to create a national presence.

Ritholtz Wealth taps Callie Cox for inaugural C-suite role
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2024
Ritholtz Wealth taps Callie Cox for inaugural C-suite role

The accomplished reporter and analyst will be a core figure in the national RIA’s content development, blog, and podcasting efforts.

Russell Investments expands its managed accounts menu
FIXED INCOME JUN 17, 2024
Russell Investments expands its managed accounts menu

The asset manager is giving advisors more power to personalize portfolios with fixed-income and multi-asset options.

Multigenerational Merrill Lynch trio joins LPL in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 17, 2024
Multigenerational Merrill Lynch trio joins LPL in California

A four-decade veteran advisor and his two sons are launching their own practice after managing $250M at the wirehouse.

AssetMap teams up with tax-planning tech firm Holistiplan
FINTECH JUN 14, 2024
AssetMap teams up with tax-planning tech firm Holistiplan

New data integration and direct linking to tax analysis results will allow more holistic planning conversations for advisor users.

US seniors lost a reported $1.2B to investment fraud in 2023
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2024
US seniors lost a reported $1.2B to investment fraud in 2023

FBI report unpacks impact of investment fraud, crypto scams, and romance scams on elderly Americans.

With an ocean of resources, investors are surfing their way to confidence
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2024
With an ocean of resources, investors are surfing their way to confidence

Schwab survey shows optimism cutting across generations as investment advice, education, and tools become more available.

Women are less hopeful they’ll be richer than their parents in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2024
Women are less hopeful they’ll be richer than their parents in retirement

New survey findings reveal gender-based and generational gaps in adults’ retirement wealth expectations.

Vanguard switched from anti stance to help push Musk’s pay package
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2024
Vanguard switched from anti stance to help push Musk’s pay package

Note reveals how the indexing giant changed its opinion on the $56B payday and Tesla’s proposed incorporation in Texas.

Raymond James welcomes ex-Wells Fargo advisor in New Mexico
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2024
Raymond James welcomes ex-Wells Fargo advisor in New Mexico

The wealth giant’s newest breakaway addition in the Sun Belt state reportedly managed $115M at the wirehouse.