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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Goldman bolsters alts commitment with new lending solution
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
Goldman bolsters alts commitment with new lending solution

Extended to eligible RIA clients, the new offering takes the staid practice of securities lending to the alternative investment space.

Tech firm takes generative AI to the RIA space
FINTECH MAY 06, 2024
Tech firm takes generative AI to the RIA space

First-of-its-kind RIA GPT promises to boost advisors’ productivity and enhance client outcomes, while still complying with SEC rules.

MAI extends acquisition streak with Harbor Wealth deal
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2024
MAI extends acquisition streak with Harbor Wealth deal

The high-net-worth RIA has added $321M to its network with the addition of a women-owned and operated practice in Colorado.

iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
iCapital unveils model portfolios for alts-focused advisors

The leading alternative investments provider is rolling out a suite of asset-allocation strategies across private equity, private credit, and real assets.

Change continues at Focus with Colony-Buckingham merger plan
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Change continues at Focus with Colony-Buckingham merger plan

“Transformational” combination will see Adam Birenbaum lead a wealth giant with nearly 1,200 employees across more than 90 locations.

Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims

The Biden administration has cancelled $6.1B worth of loans for 317,000 Americans who were deceived by the Art Institutes.

DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

What are asset managers doing about DEI?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
What are asset managers doing about DEI?

Inaugural report covering 1,200 firms shows adoption of formal DEI policies, recruitment programs, and best practices to tackle representation gap.

Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee

The independent RIA bolsters its community in the East Coast as it welcomes former Edward Jones advisor.