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].

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Citizens adds $1.5 billion New York team as it accelerates wealth push
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2025
Citizens adds $1.5 billion New York team as it accelerates wealth push

The firm expands its Tri-State presence with a veteran advisor group from New York, while LPL and Osaic also report smaller additions in Texas and the Hudson Valley.

How going RIA can help advisors serve HENRY clients better
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2025
How going RIA can help advisors serve HENRY clients better

Former athlete and senior wealth advisor Billy Blase weighs in on the needs of up-and-coming high earners, his approach as a "financial manager," and the part HENRYs play in the larger generational wealth transfer.

Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation

Despite record plan participation, many workers remain at risk of inadequate retirement savings as Social Security's future grows more uncertain.

Nitrogen, Jump, and Zocks double down on integrations as RIAs push for smarter tech stacks
FINTECH JUN 25, 2025
Nitrogen, Jump, and Zocks double down on integrations as RIAs push for smarter tech stacks

New tie-ups with Advyzon, RightCapital and PreciseFP reflect growing demand for flexible, connected tools.

RIA moves: Dynasty firm Daymark debuts in Florida as LPL partner RIA adds ex-Thrivent team
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
RIA moves: Dynasty firm Daymark debuts in Florida as LPL partner RIA adds ex-Thrivent team

$3.8 billion RIA Daymark Wealth Management's East Coast move features a breakaway team from Wells Fargo and Janney, led by an experienced father-daughter advisor duo.

Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand

The recently rebranded Focus Partners Wealth is growing again, this time with a pending deal for a Fairfax, Virginia advisory firm.

Amplified Planning's Externship sees biggest class ever, with aspiring planners seek clearer entry paths
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2025
Amplified Planning's Externship sees biggest class ever, with aspiring planners seek clearer entry paths

With more than 2,000 participants – including two-fifths who are switching careers – the 2025 crop of would-be financial planners offers a glimpse into broader industry trends.

RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2025
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market

A sort-of double-deal marks Allworth's 42nd acquisition since 2018 as Apella makes its first move in Iowa.

Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'
FINTECH JUN 24, 2025
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'

The fintech pioneer's latest venture, launched with Scott Hanson, Ric Edelman, and other industry luminaries, looks to succeed where he sees AI notetakers failing.

Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader

The wirehouse alum is stepping into a newly created role that "combines planning philosophy, tech-enabled advice and human advice."