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].

Leo Almazora
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Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
Wealth firms using less tech support than expected in alts push

Quarterly survey report of finds nearly nine-tenths have alternative asset allocations in client portfolios, but just half use tools to manage those investments.

BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2025
BlackRock tops $11.5 trillion in assets as deals dent Q1 profit

Inflows top $80 billion as the asset management giant sees the best year start for organic fee growth since 2021.

Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer giant's latest employee advisor additions in Ohio and Florida collectively managed more than a billion dollars at their former firms.

Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2025
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships

Flourish is unlocking more organic growth opportunities for Carson, while Tifin AG announces a tie-up with an LA-headquartered independent.

After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2025
After ending 2024 with $865B, direct indexing has more room to grow

With just 18 percent of advisors adopting the strategies, Cerulli research says education is key to bridging the gap.

Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2025
Schwab, State Street unveil new retail private-market offerings

The trend to democratize alternative investments is heating up with a new high-net-worth offering from Schwab and State Street's latest twist on target-date funds.

Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2025
Trump SEC pick Atkins gets senate confirmation

New SEC chairman vows "appropriately tailored" regulatory approach amid agency overhaul and market volatility.

Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM

The broker-dealer giant is folding in dozens of W2 employee advisors as Bryant Riley continues to steer his besieged firm through financial difficulties.

What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
NEWS RIAS APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2025
Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact

New poll shows nearly three-quarters are anticipating higher prices, with nearly as many expecting a sharp short-term recession.