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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UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team
WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2024
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team

New Jersey-based boutique practice focused on affluent families leaves Merrill Lynch to join UBS.

Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 08, 2024
Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund

Hopes are high for the proposed vehicle, which 'has the potential to be one of the largest closed-end funds,' according to the prospectus filed with the SEC.

Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup

CEO Abigail Johnson rotates top talent yet again on the back of the fund company's robust 2023 performance.

Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team
WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2024
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team

The wealth advisory team, which caters to high-net-worth clients, is the firm's fourth recruit this year.

Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge

Based in New Jersey, the Rosso Financial Group's members boast more than 80 years of combined industry experience.

Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service

The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.

Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets

A unique ownership model and growing service offerings continue to be a draw for Los Angeles-based RIA.

Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.