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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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.

Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president

The North Carolina-based multi-family office practice within Focus Financial expects the industry veteran will usher in a new chapter of growth.

Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC

The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.

SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition

The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.

Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors

Ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and Wells Fargo alum in Maryland together reported managing more than $600M.

Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO

After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.

Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms

Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.