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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Advisor moves: Raymond James snags more Commonwealth advisors in East Coast
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James snags more Commonwealth advisors in East Coast

Meanwhile, Osaic secures a new credit union partnership, and Compound Planning crosses another billion-dollar milestone.

Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns

Federal data show reports of at least $100,000 in losses skyrocketed to hit $445 million in 2024.

iCapital and Alto announce key hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
iCapital and Alto announce key hires

The fintech firms' latest additions, including veterans from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, come amid rising demand for alternative assets in the retirement space.

RIA moves: Steward Partners, &Partners expand RIA footprints
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2025
RIA moves: Steward Partners, &Partners expand RIA footprints

Steward Partners adds a $481 million Ohio-based team, while $35.7 billion &Partners expands its reach in Minnesota.

Social Security COLA for 2026 set to rise modestly following latest inflation data
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 set to rise modestly following latest inflation data

Experts flag potential risks for seniors as headline readings for July obscure higher jumps in key price categories.

EP Wealth, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite hires
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2025
EP Wealth, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite hires

EP Wealth Advisors onboards a former Kestra leader as new chief product and tech officer, while IAA welcomes and LPL alum to lead growth from the top.

Carson Group looks upmarket with new private client services offering
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2025
Carson Group looks upmarket with new private client services offering

The $45 billion RIA firm has launched a program to support high-net-worth advisors, led by a 25-year veteran expert in UHNW and multigenerational planning.

Inflation edges up in July as investors eye BLS integrity
FIXED INCOME AUG 12, 2025
Inflation edges up in July as investors eye BLS integrity

Shelter costs drove a modest CPI increase, while investors weigh data reliability and the Fed's next move.

Labor Department withdraws annuity safe harbor rule after industry pushback
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2025
Labor Department withdraws annuity safe harbor rule after industry pushback

Industry group IRI hails regulator's reversal as a win for financial professionals, plan sponsors, and retirement savers.

Americans share confusion, concerns ahead of Social Security's 90th anniversary
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2025
Americans share confusion, concerns ahead of Social Security's 90th anniversary

Surveys show continued misconceptions and pessimism about the program, as well as bipartisan support for reforms to sustain it into the future.