Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

Leo Almazora
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Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results

The firm welcomed nearly $16B of new client assets in 2023 and 292 advisors.

Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs

Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.

Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2024
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf

Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.

Are advisors missing the opportunity in active fixed-income ETFs?
ETFS FEB 13, 2024
Are advisors missing the opportunity in active fixed-income ETFs?

Survey of financial professionals exposes gaps in understanding, with more favoring active bond funds.

Succession planning platform Capitaliz names North America president
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Succession planning platform Capitaliz names North America president

Jared Johnson joins the exit planning-focused fintech as business owners and financial advisers face a continuity crisis.

The case for ‘retailization’ of alts is getting stronger: BNY Mellon
ALTERNATIVES FEB 12, 2024
The case for ‘retailization’ of alts is getting stronger: BNY Mellon

Stronger performance, growing life expectancies, and easing regulatory barriers are among the trends supporting increased adoption of alternatives.

Orion broadens access to high-net-worth investment strategies
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Orion broadens access to high-net-worth investment strategies

The fintech provider is strengthening its commitment to fiduciary advisors with expansion to its portfolio solutions platform.

Philanthropy fintech teams up with values-based wealth firm
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Philanthropy fintech teams up with values-based wealth firm

Partnership will allow faith-based advisors to offer clients custom DAF solutions and engage in comprehensive charitable giving.

Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.