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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Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2024
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications

The self-regulator has updated its guidance around requirements for firms to oversee chatbot messaging for investors and AI-generated content.

Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2024
Freestone signs industry veteran in war for RIA talent

The Seattle-based wealth firm’s latest hire comes with a professional history at big names like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Wells Fargo.

Park Avenue Securities launches new high-net-worth group
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2024
Park Avenue Securities launches new high-net-worth group

The subsidiary broker-dealer and RIA to life insurance giant Guardian is enhancing its holistic wealth service for HNWIs.

SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2024
SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs

Proposed rule aims to tighten client information and verification processes in order to curb risks from money laundering and other illicit activities.

More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2024
More advisors than ever considering crypto for clients

Polling by DACFP and Franklin Templeton reveals 70 percent surge in advisors planning to recommend digital asset allocations in client portfolios.

LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2024
LPL nabs JPMorgan advisor in California

The former wirehouse advisor is tapping into LPL’s platform after managing $280M in retirement and other assets at his former firm.

Edelman snaps up $453M investment advisory firm
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2024
Edelman snaps up $453M investment advisory firm

The Washington-based firm catering to medical and technology professionals gives the RIA giant an additional foothold in the Pacific Northwest.

Envestnet and Salesforce team up against financial planning data gap
FINTECH MAY 13, 2024
Envestnet and Salesforce team up against financial planning data gap

The new integration aims to give advisors fuller visibility over clients’ wealth journeys with unified financial and behavioral data.

What’s pushing many Americans into a debt spiral?
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2024
What’s pushing many Americans into a debt spiral?

Survey offers insights into consumers’ struggles to manage debt, pay off student loans, and deal with credit card payments.

How much of an income edge could retirees get from annuities?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2024
How much of an income edge could retirees get from annuities?

With 'new North Star' metric, TIAA urges new retirees to rethink 4 percent rule and incorporate a lifetime income strategy.