Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

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Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?

Survey suggests financial professionals are falling behind investors' need for guaranteed income and asset protection in their golden years.

RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents

Plan would seed accounts with $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028, with potential for tax-free investment growth.

CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline

The incoming executive, whose career includes a stint at Wells Fargo Advisors, comes with significant experience in staging corporate turnarounds.

Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald

Lutnick's exit from affiliated firms includes $361 million in stock sales and a family trust handoff.

$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role

Veteran leader from Resolute Investment Managers breathes new life into the New York-based Dynasty Financial Partner firm's leadership.

Despite economic pressures, Americans aren't giving up their summer vacation plans
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2025
Despite economic pressures, Americans aren't giving up their summer vacation plans

Survey finds vacation confidence at an all-time high, defying budgetary constraints and ongoing inflation in travel costs.