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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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.

Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance

The broker-dealer and RIA network’s vetted list provides intel on active ETFs across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.

College for Financial Planning expands paraplanner course for Spanish clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2024
College for Financial Planning expands paraplanner course for Spanish clients

The financial advisor education company is expanding the course to address the needs of the high-potential Hispanic market.

How much are parents willing to cover for their kids’ college?
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
How much are parents willing to cover for their kids’ college?

Northwestern Mutual poll reveals their expectations around splitting education costs, as well as Americans’ broader financial preparedness.

For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe

Survey of pre-retirees and retirees reveals a major focus on capital protection, with a strong preference for stability and guaranteed income.

DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy

The multibillion-dollar alts platform’s new fund offers exposure to high-potential private tech companies across the US, Europe and Asia.

LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2024
LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa

The broker-dealer behemoth’s recruitment drive continues unabated as it welcomes the pair who reported managing around $200M in assets.

Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon

The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.

JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.