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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RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
RIA wrap: Fidelis, Endeavor add BofA and Northern Trust alums as partners

Florida-based RIA Rossby Financial is also bolstering its appeal for tech-focused advisors with a new integration partnership.

Advisors turn to derivative income ETFs as allocations grow across channels
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2025
Advisors turn to derivative income ETFs as allocations grow across channels

Cerulli research reveals adoption among broker-dealers and wirehouses as investors seek inflation-beating returns.

Fed case for lower rates still murky as job market comes in strong in June
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2025
Fed case for lower rates still murky as job market comes in strong in June

The latest federal data release showed nonfarm payrolls increasing by 147,000, edging down but still in line with previous readings, while adjusting April and May figures upward.

Raymond James hauls Ameriprise advisors managing $1.1B in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2025
Raymond James hauls Ameriprise advisors managing $1.1B in New York

Elsewhere, Sanctuary Wealth recently attracted a $225 million team from Edward Jones in Colorado.

Cetera debuts new alts allocation portfolios for accredited investors
ALTERNATIVES JUL 02, 2025
Cetera debuts new alts allocation portfolios for accredited investors

The giant hybrid RIA is elevating its appeal to advisors with a curated suite of alternative investment models, offering exposure to private equity, private credit, and real estate.

Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2025
Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition

The $40 billion RIA firm's latest West Coast deal brings a veteran with over 25 years of experience to its legacy division for succession-focused advisors.

DeVoe & Company taps ex-Dynasty exec as new president
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2025
DeVoe & Company taps ex-Dynasty exec as new president

Gordon Ross is stepping into the firm's leadership as deal momentum hits fever pitch in the RIA space.

Finance back in favor with career-seeking grads, but AI shakes up expectations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2025
Finance back in favor with career-seeking grads, but AI shakes up expectations

CFA Institute research reveals hopes, fears, and plans for professional development, as well as where today's young adults are turning for job and money advice.

Fintech bytes: GReminders and Advisor CRM announce AI-related updates
FINTECH JUL 01, 2025
Fintech bytes: GReminders and Advisor CRM announce AI-related updates

GReminders is deepening its integration partnership with a national wealth firm, while Advisor CRM touts a free new meeting tool for RIAs.

SEC charges barred ex-Merrill broker behind Bain Capital private equity fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2025
SEC charges barred ex-Merrill broker behind Bain Capital private equity fraud

The Texas-based former advisor reportedly bilked clients out of millions of dollars, keeping them in the dark with doctored statements and a fake email domain.