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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Rockefeller deepens its bench with fixed-income muscle
FIXED INCOME APR 22, 2024
Rockefeller deepens its bench with fixed-income muscle

The firm adds three portfolio management professionals to its asset management arm as it seeks opportunities in the muni bond market.

Alpha Capital taps industry vet as portfolio management lead
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2024
Alpha Capital taps industry vet as portfolio management lead

The outsourced family office, headquartered in Colorado, is welcoming an UHNW wealth advisor who managed more than $500M at Northern Trust.

Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule
COMPLIANCE APR 22, 2024
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule

Following debate from advisors and retirement plan stakeholders, the Department of Labor is set to unveil its final decision on the rule.

SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2024
SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls

An alert from the regulator details problems it found in firms' compliance procedures, advertising practices, and Form ADV disclosures.

Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?

Franklin Templeton poll reveals workers’ focus on health and retirement benefits, including HSAs, 401(k) options, and target-date strategies.

UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California
WIREHOUSES APR 19, 2024
UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California

The latest hire at UBS boasts a bicoastal book, with clients across both Southern California and New York City.

Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan

The firm's addition of the California-based team of 12 extends its ambitious push into the ultra-high-net-worth space.

Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans

The four-decade veteran behind the firm's inorganic growth strategy is departing to start his own business.

Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan

The firm is bolstering its presence in Florida by adding a 12-person group managing $3.5 billion in assets.

Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its independent advisor division with two advisors from PNC Investments.