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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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.

JPMorgan turns heads after signing powerhouse $28B team from Merrill
RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2024
JPMorgan turns heads after signing powerhouse $28B team from Merrill

The monster hire, historic in the scale of assets involved, helps America’s largest bank push deeper into the coveted ultra-high-net-worth arena.

Global ETF demand shrivels amid doused Fed rate-cut hopes
ETFS MAY 10, 2024
Global ETF demand shrivels amid doused Fed rate-cut hopes

April data show 'muted' sentiment among investors, with equity ETF flows declining and fixed income maintaining strength.

Integrated Partners names Andree Mohr president
RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2024
Integrated Partners names Andree Mohr president

Mohr will focus on enhancing advisor support, training, and technology at the Boston, Massachusetts-based national planning firm and RIA.

AlTi announces deal for $3B family office Envoi
ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
AlTi announces deal for $3B family office Envoi

The acquisition in Minneapolis extends the global wealth manager’s ambitions to become a key player in the UHNW space.

Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders

Latest snapshot research of US adults uncovers widespread concerns around retirement savings, healthcare costs, and market risks.

AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans

The new strategy, which offers lifetime income and higher growth asset exposure during retirement, will also be available as a CIT.

Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli

Report reveals how top firms are taking more assets through M&A as they look to assimilate technology and service offerings.

Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform
ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform

Partnership will give more independent advisors and firms access to Blackstone strategies that have been curated and vetted by Mercer.

Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice

With a complex merger deal culminating in a $500M book of assets, the hybrid RIA welcomes three ex-Raymond James advisors.