Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2024
Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL

'Real-world experience' shows impact of fiduciary standard on Main Street investors, advisor association warns.

Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah

Through key state legislation, the fintech firm has secured strong support for its pioneering benefits program.

LPL lands $300M team in Kentucky
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
LPL lands $300M team in Kentucky

The advisors from Ameriprise are joining the broker-dealer's network with their own independent practice in Louisville.

RIA Waverly scoops up $700M investment boutique
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
RIA Waverly scoops up $700M investment boutique

The fee-only RIA builds on its acquisition streak so far this year with its first foothold in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Cetera successfully rolls up its advisor businesses
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
Cetera successfully rolls up its advisor businesses

With a leaner organization, the broker-dealer is funneling cost savings from its streamlining effort into more support for advisors.

Gen Z, millennials as likely to own crypto as real estate
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2024
Gen Z, millennials as likely to own crypto as real estate

Online poll of 4,000 adults reveals younger generations’ approaches to wealth-building, financial 'hacks,' and trusted financial sources.

Three-fifths of millennials don't have a will or trust: Study
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2024
Three-fifths of millennials don't have a will or trust: Study

Survey of 15,000 millennials reveal a gap in generational planning as caregiving duties and homebuying struggles take their toll.

Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death

Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes are stoking Americans’ financial anxiety, Allianz Life survey shows.

Ron Carson stepping down as CEO of namesake RIA
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2024
Ron Carson stepping down as CEO of namesake RIA

The founder of the national wealth firm is handing over the reins to Burt White, former chief investment officer at LPL.

Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires

The fintech is raising its profile in the 401(k) space with three veteran hires who boast a collective track record of nearly 70 years.