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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Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?

Edward Jones research highlights gaps in adoption and awareness even as three-fifths of Americans feel they’re falling short on education savings.

Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO
FINTECH MAY 20, 2024
Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO

The growth-focused RIA is advancing its digital strategy for advisors, including plans for AI and enhancing its TAMP and fee-for-planning platforms.

LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2024
LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera

The pair in Orange County, California managed $225M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at their former firm.

Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession
ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2024
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession

The crypto investment colossus is tapping an asset management veteran with history at Goldman, BlackRock, and Invesco as its next chief executive.

High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 17, 2024
High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma

State Governor Stitt signs legislation adding financial literacy education as a requirement for high school graduation.

Carson expands East Coast presence with three new locations
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Carson expands East Coast presence with three new locations

The national RIA has fully acquired three new branches in Maryland, Georgia, and Tennesee, all led by a 25-year industry veteran.

Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?
ALTERNATIVES MAY 17, 2024
Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?

A new study asks how well the fast-growing alternative investment vehicles perform based on equity and debt benchmarks.

American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2024
American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership

The nonprofit educational institution is helping advisors find prospective clients through an exclusive tech collaboration.

How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?

New report shows current and next-generation leaders split on succession planning, risks, and ownership retention.

Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2024
Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?

JPMorgan data reveal their retirement savings could be jeopardized by early-phase surges and volatility in spending.