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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Schwab opens ProDirect program to more RIAs, citing strong industry growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2025
Schwab opens ProDirect program to more RIAs, citing strong industry growth

With industry growth accelerating, Schwab is extending its fee-based support program to a broader range of independent advisory firms.

NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices

The top-level changes come in the wake of the Aon-owned firm's divestment of Wealthspire and other affiliated wealth businesses to PE firm Madison Dearborn Partners.

Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2025
Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition

Counting another deal in Massachusetts, the $26 billion RIA has just added more than $5 billion in assets, matching its full-2024 total.

Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2025
Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth

The IBD's latest hire will drive its inorganic growth strategy while building on its momentum in recruitment.

Why Modera's M&A head takes a cue from Ted Lasso
RIA NEWS NOV 03, 2025
Why Modera's M&A head takes a cue from Ted Lasso

Vince Curtin lifts the lid on the East Coast RIA's fiduciary focus, its employee ownership structure, and how it seeks opportunities "even in a very crowded marketplace.”

HNWIs still splurging on art, collectibles amid economic uncertainty
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
HNWIs still splurging on art, collectibles amid economic uncertainty

A 12% drop in aggregate art sales last year, which brought total transactions worldwide to $57.5 billion, belies generational and demographic shifts supporting the collectibles space.

Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment
ETFS NOV 03, 2025
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment

The multimillion-dollar settlement follows findings that First Trust exceeded industry limits on non-cash perks and misled client firms about the extent of its spending.

RIA Moves: HB Wealth plants stake in Charlotte with $15B JPMorgan team
RIA NEWS NOV 03, 2025
RIA Moves: HB Wealth plants stake in Charlotte with $15B JPMorgan team

Elsewhere, &Partners adds another Wells Fargo team in Texas, while MAI finalizes its acquisition of Evoke Advisors in LA.

Financial Planning Association names 2026 president-elect, welcomes board members
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 03, 2025
Financial Planning Association names 2026 president-elect, welcomes board members

Experience financial planner and educator D. Crystal Alford-Cooper is stepping in as the FPA names three new members for three-year terms.

Finny partners with $22B Integrated, adds industry leaders to advisory board
FINTECH OCT 31, 2025
Finny partners with $22B Integrated, adds industry leaders to advisory board

The fast-growing fintech startup is deepening its RIA presence as it taps top execs from Mission Wealth and Cerity to further scale its advisor outreach and engagement capabilities.