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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BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave

With fresh funding, the startup catering to financial advisors is offering new courses geared towards women and NextGen investors.

Fiducient Advisors names new president
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Fiducient Advisors names new president

The NFP affiliate firm announces industry veteran in a planned succession as its leader of nearly 20 years steps down.

Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.

Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?

Inaugural M&A research reveals which wealth firm segment looks sweetest for dealmakers, aggregators, lenders, and consultants.

Betterment bolsters advisor offering with enhanced XYPN partnership
FINTECH MAY 02, 2024
Betterment bolsters advisor offering with enhanced XYPN partnership

The wealth tech provider is giving fee-only advisors access to more resources and lowering barriers for those just getting started.

FusionIQ launches platform for breakaway advisors
FINTECH MAY 02, 2024
FusionIQ launches platform for breakaway advisors

From portfolio management to compliance and client onboarding, the new offering takes direct aim at common headaches for independent practices.

The life insurance need gap has hit a record high
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 02, 2024
The life insurance need gap has hit a record high

Limra research finds more Americans than ever see a need for more coverage, but lack of knowledge still holds them back.

RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina
RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2024
RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina

The breakaway advisor with 20 years of industry experience is launching his own practice for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2024
LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo

The two breakaway advisors are launching their own independent practice after managing a book of $240M at Ameriprise.

Family, prudence shape Asian Americans’ financial habits
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Family, prudence shape Asian Americans’ financial habits

Fidelity research reveals multigenerational focus and hands-on stance on finances among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.