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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Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tech firm Vanilla sweetens its estate planning platform

The platform's document builder module now allows clients to connect directly with legal eagles and obtain vital powers of attorney.

Concurrent invests in tomorrow with leadership hires
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2024
Concurrent invests in tomorrow with leadership hires

The hybrid RIA appoints industry vets to its bench as it emphasizes commitment to growth, next-gen talent, and succession.

Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event
ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2024
Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event

The Future Proof Citywide Event next year will assemble over 2,500 stakeholders across the wealth, alternatives, and fintech spaces.

Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite
FINTECH APR 24, 2024
Tifin taps another LPL leadership alum to its C-suite

The leading AI and wealth technology provider has announced Jeannette Kuda as its new chief operating officer.

BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2024
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new paycheck-for-life solution to support financial security among DC plan participants.

FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule

The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.

Millennials, Gen Z starting earlier on ‘serious’ financial planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2024
Millennials, Gen Z starting earlier on ‘serious’ financial planning

Compared to boomers, younger generations are getting quicker starts to equipped themselves for their financial journeys.

Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down

The president of the financial giant’s annuity business is exiting at the end of 2024, capping off a transformative four-decade career.

LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2024
LPL expands in Delaware with $415M team

The breakaway advisor group joining the broker-dealer arrives from PNC Investments.

Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest
EQUITIES APR 23, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest

Renowned investment strategist is ‘keeping an open mind’ as markets face a pivotal moment.