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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Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table

Despite the proliferation of high-yield savings accounts online, Bankrate survey reveals most Americans are earning less than 4%.

The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says

Women have more concerns about retirement and are less likely to have reached key financial milestones, survey shows.

Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses

The retirement services giant says its forthcoming platform will help advisors and third-party administrators address the access gap for more US workers.

FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership

The new alliance allows more advisors using financial planning software to leverage AI by removing a key friction point.

Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers

More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.

2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2024
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership

Orange County accounting firm collaborates with Integrated Partners to launch a wealth management division.

When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?

Joint research by F2 Strategy and Dynasty Financial explores trade-offs between in-house, all-in-one solutions, or custodial-dependent models