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].

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New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots

The new resource unveiled by Cetera underscores potential impacts from DOL rule changes, developments on non-compete clauses, and ESG disclosures.

What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity
NEWS RIAS OCT 31, 2024
What sets high-performing RIAs apart? Healthy growth, says Fidelity

Annual benchmarking study highlights how a disciplined organic approach, including cost controls and clear client segmentation, put high performers on a sustainable pace.

$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership

The PE-backed national RIA continues its ultra-high-net-worth expansion strategy by welcoming a $600M Colorado firm.

Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses

Beyond returns, asset managers have to elevate their relationship with digital applications and a multichannel strategy, says JD Power.

RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES OCT 30, 2024
RBC lands two Morgan Stanley teams with a combined $1.45B in assets

The firm has gained strength in the Northeast with its latest additions in Maryland and Connecticut.

RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership

The strategic collaboration will enable certain RightCapital advisor users to get a more complete view of their clients' financial picture.

The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson

A shift away from equities, the rise of AI, and too-good news on financial literacy should catch advisors' attention, says the global asset manager.

401(k) rollovers fraught with challenges
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
401(k) rollovers fraught with challenges

From forgotten account details to long waiting times and unintended tax triggers, new report shines a spotlight on headaches and pain points for retirement savers.

Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform

The fintech provider will provide digital onboarding, reporting, and trading capabilities to drive the independent wealth firm's growth.