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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RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning

The fintech firm's Iris agent arrives as other financial planning tech providers move quickly to incorporate AI into their workflows.

Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners

Also, a Fidelity veteran goes indie with Osaic OSJ Innovative Financial Group, and Citizens welcomes a sports and entertainment-focused trio previously overseeing $800 million from Morgan Stanley.

Advisors project steady AUM growth even as AI and generational change reshape the business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2026
Advisors project steady AUM growth even as AI and generational change reshape the business

New Natixis research shows U.S. wealth managers posted 12.5% AUM growth last year – but client behavior and digital disruption could slow the pace.

SEC probes private equity continuation vehicles amid surge in deals
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2026
SEC probes private equity continuation vehicles amid surge in deals

The SEC enforcement division is reportedly digging into potential conflicts of interest, valuations, and disclosure in fast-growing fund manager-led transactions.

Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2026
Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways

New research shows aspiring advisors are fluent in AI — but fear firms will automate the very roles they need to learn the trade.

Advisor CRM launches Ember AI client engagement tool
FINTECH JUN 23, 2026
Advisor CRM launches Ember AI client engagement tool

The Nashville-based RIA platform unveils a branded digital workflow solution designed to fix the onboarding gap that frustrates financial advisors.

Advisor alts appetite shifts: Infrastructure rises, private credit cools
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2026
Advisor alts appetite shifts: Infrastructure rises, private credit cools

New survey data reveal a sharp reversal in advisor sentiment toward alternative investments, with illiquidity remaining the stubborn barrier to wider adoption.

Emergency savings gaps are quietly draining American retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2026
Emergency savings gaps are quietly draining American retirement accounts

BlackRock data shows workers without a financial cushion are far more likely to raid their 401(k) — and less likely to ever start contributing.

Trump Accounts surpass 6 million signups – but signs of a wealth gap stoke concerns
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2026
Trump Accounts surpass 6 million signups – but signs of a wealth gap stoke concerns

With just a small fraction of eligible kids enrolled ahead of the July 4 launch, experts warn lower-income families could be falling behind.

Apollo throttles withdrawals from $26B private credit fund after exit requests rise to 17%
ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2026
Apollo throttles withdrawals from $26B private credit fund after exit requests rise to 17%

The surge in redemption requests, amounting to $2.4 billion, marks latest sign of stress for the BDC and semiliquid fund sector.