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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MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform
ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform

The firms have teamed up to build a centralized tech platform for advisors to access alternatives, structured notes, and annuities.

LPL welcomes elite ex-Merrill Lynch advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 09, 2024
LPL welcomes elite ex-Merrill Lynch advisor

The second-generation advisor and former hedge fund analyst reported managing $85 million in assets at the wirehouse.

Fintech startup Archive Intel secures $1M seed funding
FINTECH MAY 09, 2024
Fintech startup Archive Intel secures $1M seed funding

The wealth tech provider is broadening its communications archiving and compliance footprint and boosting its AI capabilities.

The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024

Devoe & Company research reveals uptick in transactions as succession challenges, quest for talent, and growth ambitions persist.

Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio

The New York-based RIA is extending its Midwestern presence with plans to acquire the $420M independent serving multigenerational clients.

Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team

The five-advisor group based in Massachusetts has joined the firm’s independent advisor unit after being affiliated with Commonwealth.

First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients

The North Carolina-based wealth firm is expanding its private equity, private debt, private real estate options for qualified individuals and institutions.

AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president
FINTECH MAY 08, 2024
AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president

The fintech platform catering to fee-for-service financial planners has elevated a key team member to its executive leadership.

LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2024
LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business

The deal for the Orange County, California-based firm’s wealth business is set to add around 125 advisors to LPL.

Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms
FINTECH MAY 07, 2024
Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms

The firm founded by ex-Brinker Capital execs has unveiled an integrated platform that can meet the needs of RIAs, family offices, and institutions.