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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RIA moves: Merit marks 51st deal with $715M indie RIA
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2025
RIA moves: Merit marks 51st deal with $715M indie RIA

Wealth Enhancement is also building on its recent 100-partner milestone, while RFG Advisory adds a $340 million Arizona RIA to its platform.

Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal
ALTERNATIVES NOV 06, 2025
Schwab to snap up private-shares platform Forge Global in $660M deal

The RIA custody and brokerage giant's announcement highlights a growing push among major brokerages to bring private market investments to retail and RIA clients.

'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration
FINTECH NOV 05, 2025
'Death by 5,000 cuts': How Alaris is taking aim at RIA deal frustration

The AI-powered deal consultancy's new Buyer Portal promises to put transparency and compatibility ahead of costly bidding wars.

Which US states have gotten more – and less – tax-friendly?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2025
Which US states have gotten more – and less – tax-friendly?

The Tax Foundation gives shoutouts to Tennessee, Iowa, and three other index improvers, while calling out five states that have fallen furthest in tax competitiveness.

Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA
WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2025
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA

Over a dozen transfers the veteran Milwaukee advisor made to a joint brokerage account violated Finra's rules, according to the regulator.

Elevation Point builds wealth leadership with new president, wealth solutions head roles
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2025
Elevation Point builds wealth leadership with new president, wealth solutions head roles

The self-described growth accelerator announced its newest hires, with experience from UBS and United Capital, as it continues to expand support for RIA partners.

RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement acquires $464M Wise Wealth

Bluespring also secured its eighth acquisition for 2025, a $1.4 billion Kestra affiliate firm, while $609B behemoth Mariner extended its footprint.

LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2025
LPL OSJ Perennial taps Edward Jones for chief growth officer role

The ex-head of experienced advisor recruitment at Edward Jones arrives as her former firm extends its retirement and banking offerings.

Advisors’ optimism rises, but caution tempers outlook as year-end 2025 approaches
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2025
Advisors’ optimism rises, but caution tempers outlook as year-end 2025 approaches

Independent RIA survey finds market bullishness has climbed 65%, though concerns around a correction, shifting US policies, and recession risk are still lingering.

IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on
EQUITIES NOV 04, 2025
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on

The Securities and Exchange Commission's work around easing alternatives in 401(k)s has also slowed down as staff furloughs bite at the agency.