Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Small businesses' retirement-plan readiness splits on generational, gender lines
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2025
Small businesses' retirement-plan readiness splits on generational, gender lines

Research from Capital Group shows three-fifths of small business owners feel confident to start a plan today, with Millennials and women saying they're most ready.

Wealthspire expands in New Jersey with RoundAngle Advisors deal
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2025
Wealthspire expands in New Jersey with RoundAngle Advisors deal

The newly formed $580 billion RIA giant expands its footprint in the Tri-State area, acquiring a boutique firm focused on personalized financial planning.

Who, me? Nearly two-thirds of millionaires reject 'wealthy' label, says Northwestern Mutual
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2025
Who, me? Nearly two-thirds of millionaires reject 'wealthy' label, says Northwestern Mutual

Survey data reveal how high-net-worth Americans are split on inheritance plans, and what an abundance of "self-made" millionaires says about financial planning.

Asset-Map and eMoney ink integration partnership
FINTECH NOV 07, 2025
Asset-Map and eMoney ink integration partnership

New partnership enables seamless transfer of financial planning information, supporting more collaborative and transparent advisor-client interactions.

Billion-dollar RIAs prioritize organic growth as industry consolidation accelerates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2025
Billion-dollar RIAs prioritize organic growth as industry consolidation accelerates

Cerulli research finds billion-dollar RIAs shifting focus from M&A to organic growth, with referrals and data projects taking center stage.

JPMorgan and Yodlee update data access pact as new fees loom for fintechs
FINTECH NOV 07, 2025
JPMorgan and Yodlee update data access pact as new fees loom for fintechs

The Wall Street giant's revised agreement with the data aggregator introduces formal pricing, raising fresh questions about the cost and control of consumer financial data.

Aprio Wealth Management taps Eric Flynn as chief wealth officer
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2025
Aprio Wealth Management taps Eric Flynn as chief wealth officer

The Atlanta-based RIA's latest hire is stepping into the newly created C-level position from Compound Planning, where he served for just over a year.

Advisor moves: Savvy hits 100-advisor milestone on Commonwealth recruitment hat trick
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2025
Advisor moves: Savvy hits 100-advisor milestone on Commonwealth recruitment hat trick

Also, Carson adds an experience advisor from Northwestern Mutual, while Raymond James continues to bolster its independent and employee advisor units.

Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2025
Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal

The deal positions Brighthouse for continued growth as it maintains leadership in variable annuities, as well as a potential competitive edge in 401(k) plans.

Modern Wealth names Derek Bruton to run M&A strategy
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2025
Modern Wealth names Derek Bruton to run M&A strategy

Bruton brings more than three decades of experience, including roles at Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and LPL, as the $10 billion RIA continues its national expansion.