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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Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2025
Crypto rally proves short-lived as Trump's strategic reserve plan remains short on details

A weekend boost for five crypto tokens, courtesy of a social media post from the president, fizzled out by mid-Monday morning.

Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Trump's gold card visa proposal sparks questions, concerns

The president's recently floated scheme to draw affluent individuals who invest at least $5 million has drawn skepticism from immigration experts and real estate industry representatives.

Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2025
Prime Capital Financial launches UHNW family office

The Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA's acquisition of Sinecera Capital gives it a new foothold to service the ultra-affluent.

For four in five Americans, inflation is making it harder to achieve life goals
RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2025
For four in five Americans, inflation is making it harder to achieve life goals

Survey exposes how rising costs of living and economic uncertainty are shaping the different demographic cohorts' financial outlook.

Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024

Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.

Certifications give advisors a clear economic edge, IWI says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 28, 2025
Certifications give advisors a clear economic edge, IWI says

The institute's new research indicates advisors who've earned CIMA, CPWA, and RMA designations outclass their non-credentialed rivals.

Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions

The veteran with almost 30 years of experience, mostly at JPMorgan Asset Management, will oversee a business managing nearly $320 billion in assets.

Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration

Report of a Thursday memo announcing 30,000 layoffs adds to uncertainty for retirees relying on benefits.

Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2025
Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says

New data show a 27 percent jump in $1 million-and-up accounts last year, with the average millionaire making contributions for more than two decades.