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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LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.

Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl
EQUITIES APR 07, 2025
Big banks' earnings in focus as recession fears swirl

A slate of forthcoming reports from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley are expected to provide valuable clues on how lenders view tariffs' impact.

LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2025
LPL inks deal for First Horizon's broker-dealer business

The strategic agreement will see the regional bank transfer over support of its financial advisory business to LPL and its institutional services platform.