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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Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman

The New York-based indie RIA's new chief growth officer comes with a strong background building custodial platforms, including Goldman and Pershing.

LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report

Industry research report unpacks trends in advisor channel movement, declines at wirehouse firms, and momentum building towards RIA affiliations.

How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums

From stress tests to portfolio rebalancing and tax optimization, tech-supported advisors are helping clients keep calm and carry on through gloomy markets.

Survey finds majority of Americans can't cope with expiring 2017 tax cuts
RETIREMENT TAX APR 14, 2025
Survey finds majority of Americans can't cope with expiring 2017 tax cuts

Research finds an 85 percent consensus saying Congress should extend Trump's signature deductions in order to stave off higher tax costs.

CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division

The alt investments leader is sharpening its focus on defined-outcome strategies for advisors, kicking off with an expanded tie-up with Focus Financial.

The class of 2025: InvestmentNews honors top financial planners across the US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 14, 2025
The class of 2025: InvestmentNews honors top financial planners across the US

With a projected shortage of 100,000 advisors in the next decade, these five-star planners are stepping up with the talent and human focus clients need right now.

The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2025
The 'magic number' for retirement is down to $1.3M, but Americans are still concerned

Northwestern Mutual's latest research finds more than half see a likelihood that they'll outlive their nest egg, with Gen X and Millennials feeling most at risk.

RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2025
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions

Perigon Wealth Management adds four partners through its internal equity track, while Lenox Advisors elevates two experienced leaders amid national expansion plans.

'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2025
'Kerfuffle,' 'downturn,' 'pause': how CEOs' tariff talk dominated earnings calls

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, BlackRock's Larry Fink, and Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick share reactions amid continuing trade uncertainty.

Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank

After a failed 2020 bid, the firm's parent company is once again seeking federal and state approval as it seeks to more fully address clients' needs.