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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Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2026
Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress

The White House bid to bar large investors from single-family purchases clashes with bipartisan housing supply agenda.

BNY, Goldman double down on tech with 'digital employees' and AI agents
WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2026
BNY, Goldman double down on tech with 'digital employees' and AI agents

Wall Street giants step up automation bets as advisors weigh how AI-fueled back offices will reshape service, staffing, and client expectations.

Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2026
Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks

Even with stronger-than-expected quarterly results, markets are punishing the "poster child for the AI-killing-software narrative" while keeping the faith in Oracle, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2026
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies

Leaders at Prudential Advisors break down how wiring AI into every stage of its leads program is supporting more robust client conversations.

Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2026
Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments

Policy group urges Washington to ease fiduciary constraints it sees imposed on trillions in workplace retirement dollars.

Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel

Ashton Thomas has also expanded its ranks with an experienced duo from Raymond James, while a Commonwealth advisor ends his two decade-plus affiliation by joining Cetera.

Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions

Keeton steps into CIO role at Prospera as IAA elevates leaders to advance advisor experience and platform strategy

Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2026
Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors

Steep losses in digital assets, alongside a pullback in growth names, are forcing investors to revisit how much volatility they can stomach.

Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition
FINTECH FEB 06, 2026
Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition

Plus, direct indexing platform Alphathena partners with ex-PayPal chief's tech-forward RIA, while comms compliance startup Archive Intel announces key appointments.

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2026
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support.