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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Advisors boost workers' 401(k) confidence, finds Pontera
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
Advisors boost workers' 401(k) confidence, finds Pontera

Survey reveals most advised plan members max out their contributions, are more aware of fees, and have greater peace of mind in their retirement planning.

Annuities' sales growth streak reaches 16th quarter, says Limra
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
Annuities' sales growth streak reaches 16th quarter, says Limra

The latest Q3 figures point to a $331B year-to-date sales bonanza, a new record for RILA sales, and a fresh high for fixed index annuities.

iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 30, 2024
iCapital seals deal to scoop up AltExchange

The alts-focused wealth tech giant is looking to ramp up its data management capabilities with an AI-driven solution courtesy of its latest strategic acquisition.

401(k) fee disclosures have improved transparency, though clarity still a concern
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2024
401(k) fee disclosures have improved transparency, though clarity still a concern

New GAO research reveals DOL regulatory changes have led to lower fees, but retirement savers could still be confused.

Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
Hybrid RIA network Kestra welcomes Wealth Empowerment Financial Strategies

The $103B independent wealth platform's latest addition in Boca Raton, Florida comes after bolting from embattled firm B. Riley.

$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
$156B RIA Hightower keeps deal train chugging with Wisconsin-based FPIS

The wealth giant's strategic investment for the $1.1B multi-generational advisory practice marks its fifth acquisition for the year while expanding its Midwest presence.

Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Cresset appoints Jessica Malkin to chief growth officer role

The top-ranked RIA's new growth leader is taking on the role as part of an expanded mandate.

BlackRock broadening iShares lineup with bond ladder ETFs
INVESTING ETFS OCT 29, 2024
BlackRock broadening iShares lineup with bond ladder ETFs

Building on its pioneering defined maturity ETF suite, the new ETF funds-of-funds aim to give advisors a simple way to deploy the classic risk management strategy.