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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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.

Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California

Previously managing $250M, the firm’s new addition in the West Coast has a nearly four-decade record that includes Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA

The firm has added a new location in Colorado Springs with its latest move in the Western US.

Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2024
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration

The RIA giant is redoubling its inorganic growth focus as it elevates Martine Lellis to a newly created leadership role.

SEC tightens rules around data breach disclosures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 16, 2024
SEC tightens rules around data breach disclosures

Updates to a 24-year-old rule will require firms, including broker-dealers and RIAs, to prevent cyber risks and notify clients of incidents.

DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms

The agency's new interim rules and a key amendment will help Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees discharge their obligations more easily.

Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $900M team from Wells Fargo

With over a century of collective experience, the veteran-led team is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm in Florida.

Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires

The RIA giant is tapping alums of LPL, Osaic, Commonwealth and TD Ameritrade in a ramped-up bid to support advisors’ evolving needs.

Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance
ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
Gratus Capital brings hedge funds to clients with iCapital alliance

The investment advisory firm’s new fintech partnership marks the first phase of its broader comprehensive strategy.

Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bluespring snaps up $750M Arizona wealth firm

Offering a host of planning services, the 14-person team from Commonwealth includes a husband-and-wife advisor tandem.