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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Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report

Amid its aggressive global push, lax procedures at the firm led to one-fourth of international accounts being flagged as high-risk for money laundering, according to a 2023 document.

Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2024
Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth

Latest Limra figures reveal 30 percent annual bump in total annuity sales for the third quarter, with double-digit increases across all product lines.

Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Citi taps BlackRock alum Kate Moore as wealth CIO

The financial industry veteran will be taking over a broad mandate, including developing investment strategies and overseeing multiple groups across Citi's wealth business.

Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Former Wells Fargo exec Brendan Krebs emerges at PNC

The 25-year industry veteran previously in charge of the Wall Street bank's advisor recruitment efforts is now fulfilling a similar role at a rival firm.

Ramaswamy's Strive rolls out direct indexing on Fidelity, Schwab platforms
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 26, 2024
Ramaswamy's Strive rolls out direct indexing on Fidelity, Schwab platforms

The $1.8 billion "anti-woke" firm, enabled by a partnership with Vestmark, is giving investors a new means to achieve tax-optimized returns with a pro-shareholder approach.

UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 25, 2024
UBS bolsters Miami downtown office with Citi, Wells Fargo, and Truist hires

The firm is making headway in the Florida wealth market with four wirehouse advisors who collectively oversaw nearly $2 billion at their former firms.

Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Warren Buffett highlights downsides of dynasty wealth, donates another $1.1B

The Oracle of Omaha speaks out on the challenges of managing his fabulous fortune while dispensing sage advice on philanthropy and multigenerational planning.

Fintech firm Boosted.ai secures fresh $15M funding
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 25, 2024
Fintech firm Boosted.ai secures fresh $15M funding

The wealth tech provider's latest financing will go towards growing its agentic AI platform across wealth managers, family offices and other firms across the industry.

Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2024
Raymond James swipes $514M trio from Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer behemoth extends its footprint further in Florida as it adds the former wirehouse group, including a father-son duo, to its employee advisor division.

CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B
NEWS RIAS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial agrees to take-private deal valuing firm at $8.7B

The financial giant once known for its aggressive US acquisition strategy is now being snapped up by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth manager.