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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Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2024
Orion forges alternatives partnership with CAIS

The integration will give Orion’s advisor users more access to alts products, services and resources.

Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger

The partner-owned national RIA’s merger with a $279M advisor duo marks its first expansion into Boulder.

Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans

Cerulli research suggests asset managers and record keepers can stand out to Gen Zers by providing customized product offerings.

Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires
FINTECH MAR 06, 2024
Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires

The fintech’s new leaders includes a former head of third-party integration at Schwab Advisor Services.