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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Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2024
Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire

The advisor joins the independent in California with 30 years of industry experience, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and UBS.

Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2024
Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing

Faced with rising living costs and debt, majority of women call for immediate action on Social Security and pension plans.

Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 29, 2024
Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on

The leading annuity provider’s new income option allows investors added flexibility in building guaranteed lifetime income.

Tech-focused wealth firms win on multiple counts, says Fidelity
FINTECH APR 29, 2024
Tech-focused wealth firms win on multiple counts, says Fidelity

Survey of more than 400 advisors reveals impact of technology on client growth, AUM expansion, and service delivery.

Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth

State Street report points to continuing shift in portfolios as infrastructure and private debt appetite proves robust among investors.

UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2024
UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan

The financial giant offers a fresh snapshot into global family offices’ investment, governance, and succession planning concerns.

LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 29, 2024
LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its profile in Texas with a holistic planning firm working with multigenerational clients.

Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2024
Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions

Together, the ex-Merrill Lynch advisor in Florida and the Wells Fargo alum in New Mexico reported managing $250M in assets.

Huntington names new head of wealth business
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2024
Huntington names new head of wealth business

Eyeing growth in the wealth sector, the financial services company is elevating Melissa Holding to the role as a tenured leader steps down.

MyVest announces tax-aware portfolio transition upgrades
FINTECH APR 26, 2024
MyVest announces tax-aware portfolio transition upgrades

The fintech firm’s latest update simplifies processes for legacy portfolios, with features for tax-efficient transition management.