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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Integrated Partners, RFG, and Coldstream hail 2025 growth records
RIA NEWS DEC 22, 2025
Integrated Partners, RFG, and Coldstream hail 2025 growth records

The firms touted planning-led models, AI-enabled platforms, and culture-driven deals as consolidation continues to reshape the wealth management landscape.

Janus Henderson agrees to Trian, General Catalyst buyout for $7.4B
ETFS DEC 22, 2025
Janus Henderson agrees to Trian, General Catalyst buyout for $7.4B

The move to be finalized by mid-2026 would take the active asset manager private as backers pitch AI and tech investment to revive growth.

Wealth Enhancement extends deal blitz with $340M Dent Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS DEC 22, 2025
Wealth Enhancement extends deal blitz with $340M Dent Wealth Advisors

The serial acquirer with more than $130 billion in estimated AUM is making its debut in Louisiana with a Baton Rouge-based high-net-worth practice.

Steward Partners lands $475M strategic investment from Ares
RIA NEWS DEC 19, 2025
Steward Partners lands $475M strategic investment from Ares

The $50 billion employee-owned RIA looks to use new debt and equity funding to accelerate recruiting, M&A and tech investment while keeping advisors in control of the business.

Wells Fargo reels in nearly $1.5B in new assets with latest advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 19, 2025
Wells Fargo reels in nearly $1.5B in new assets with latest advisor additions

The latest advisors jumping to the wirehouse's traditional brokerage and FiNet channels include defectors from Edward Jones, Ameriprise, and UBS.

Finny closes $17M Series A to help RIAs fight organic growth squeeze
FINTECH DEC 19, 2025
Finny closes $17M Series A to help RIAs fight organic growth squeeze

Backed by Venrock and a roster of strategic wealth executives, the AI prospecting startup is doubling down on its efforts to support advisors' data-driven outreach.

What wealth firms should take away from FINRA's new Gen AI focus
FINTECH DEC 17, 2025
What wealth firms should take away from FINRA's new Gen AI focus

New guidance highlights a risk‑based approach, pressing firms to formalize review processes, clarify business‑record obligations, and align AI deployment with fiduciary duties.

Schwab Advisor Services taps Julian Lopez to lead enterprise solutions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 17, 2025
Schwab Advisor Services taps Julian Lopez to lead enterprise solutions

After an executive shuffle last month, the "Schwoomerang" leader from LPL is stepping up as the RIA custody giant looks to address growing complexity in the RIA space.

RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement snaps up $476M hybrid firm in Utah
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2025
RIA moves: Wealth Enhancement snaps up $476M hybrid firm in Utah

EP Wealth also expanded in Phoenix with a father-and-son led planning firm, while Integrated Partners extended its reach in Michigan.

Cetera adds $250M Guided Financial Strategies team after long LPL run
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2025
Cetera adds $250M Guided Financial Strategies team after long LPL run

The Connecticut practice, led by two LPL veterans, arrives as Cetera steps up its charm offensive for advisors seeking new affiliations.