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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Allworth extends growth push with storied California firm
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Allworth extends growth push with storied California firm

The $1B practice, founded in 1965, extends the national RIA's footprint to 42 office locations and roughly $22B in client assets.

Billion-dollar advisors break away from Merrill with RIA launch
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Billion-dollar advisors break away from Merrill with RIA launch

Based in Southern California, the newly founded Alteri Wealth offers wealth and family office services to a broad swath of HNW and UHNW investors.

LPL nabs $265M advisor from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 04, 2024
LPL nabs $265M advisor from Edward Jones

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its presence in New Mexico as it helps launch an independent multigenerational practice.

Beacon Pointe boosts Pacific Northwest presence with $775M RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Beacon Pointe boosts Pacific Northwest presence with $775M RIA

The firm is doubling down on Seattle’s high-net-worth market by welcoming a veteran-led team with a focus on physicians.

Avantax welcomes ex-Ameriprise advisor in “full circle” moment
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 04, 2024
Avantax welcomes ex-Ameriprise advisor in “full circle” moment

With a reported $120M in client assets, the latest breakaway to join the tax-focused Cetera subsidiary brings with her two decades of experience.

Wealth Enhancement Group swipes $658M team from Raymond James
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group swipes $658M team from Raymond James

The independent RIA marks the firm’s sixth deal for 2024, and its first incursion into the state of Michigan.

Stratos strengthens Ohio presence with family-owned firm
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2024
Stratos strengthens Ohio presence with family-owned firm

Led by a veteran with more than three decades of experience, the multigenerational team manages $120M for clients in Cleveland and beyond.

How can advisors unlock relationships with high-growth client segments?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2024
How can advisors unlock relationships with high-growth client segments?

State Street survey of hybrid, millennial, Gen X and women investors offers cluse for advisors to seize opportunities.

Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients
ALTERNATIVES JUN 03, 2024
Mercer Advisors brings private market muscle to high-net-worth clients

The $60B RIA unveils strategic tech partnership for new alts platform, along with new leaders in its private markets division.

RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUN 03, 2024
RWA Wealth Partners names Michelle Knight CEO

Amid other C-suite promotions, the $15B firm’s new chief exec makes it one of the largest woman-led RIAs in the US.