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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Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints
RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2025
Prime Capital Financial, Carnegie expand Eastern footprints

The two national RIA firms are bolstering their presence separately in Georgia and Connecticut with new billion-dollar acquisitions.

Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Why financial honesty is key to harmonious relationships

Nearly half of single Americans think their net worth shapes their fate in dating, but the biggest financial green flags tell a different story.

Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
Osaic hit with class action over cash sweep payments

The hybrid RIA is the latest firm to face allegations that it enriched itself at customers' expense by paying unfairly low interest rates in its cash sweep programs.

LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James boost advisor ranks anew

LPL Financial welcomes a $345 million investment and planning team from Ameriprise as RayJay's employee advisor arm adds a seasoned Well Fargo breakaway.

Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Corient announce new acquisitions

Wealth Enhancement Group officially kicks off its 2025 deal season in the Pacific Northwest while Corient extends its reach in Pennsylvania

Mercer taps LPL veteran Alisa Maute to lead advisor-client matchmaking
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2025
Mercer taps LPL veteran Alisa Maute to lead advisor-client matchmaking

Maute will oversee and expand the dedicated client development platoon that's powered record organic growth at the $69 billion RIA.

Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts
ETFS FEB 05, 2025
Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts

The Pennsylvania-based fund giant stands to gain ground against rivals such as BlackRock while earning more goodwill from retail investors.

SEC reassigns top litigator behind crypto lawsuits
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2025
SEC reassigns top litigator behind crypto lawsuits

The agency moved its key man driving actions under former chair Gary Gensler as new leadership works toward more constructive crypto regulation.

How putting families first can help advisors retain next-gen clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2025
How putting families first can help advisors retain next-gen clients

With $46 trillion set to land in millennial heirs' hands, high-net-worth advisors must keep education and purpose in mind as they navigate multigenerational relationships.

Cetera, Commonwealth make moves in New York
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2025
Cetera, Commonwealth make moves in New York

Cetera welcomes a veteran retirement advisory team while Commonwealth adds an independent-minded advisory in Manhattan.