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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Wells Fargo nabs $3B Merrill team in latest West Coast move
WIREHOUSES NOV 17, 2025
Wells Fargo nabs $3B Merrill team in latest West Coast move

The Munster Freeman Group has joined the wirehouse in California, following another billion-dollar team's departure from Merrill Lynch last month.

RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2025
RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition

Also, The Mather Group adds a $300M West Coast RIA, while Arkadios Capital supports a $700M Commonwealth team's break from LPL.

Are fast-growing RIAs fumbling on next-gen career clarity?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) NOV 17, 2025
Are fast-growing RIAs fumbling on next-gen career clarity?

Advisors speak out on how rapid growth in the RIA industry could be costing next-gen professionals, and ways for firms to nurture their younger talent.

General revenue fix for Social Security shortfall risks US 'debt spiral,' CRFB warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2025
General revenue fix for Social Security shortfall risks US 'debt spiral,' CRFB warns

Proposals to borrow for Social Security benefits could trigger higher interest rates across Treasury and mortgage markets, while dismantling longstanding budget safeguards.

Dynasty RIA Intellectus Partners spins out agentic AI platform, appoints CEO
FINTECH NOV 17, 2025
Dynasty RIA Intellectus Partners spins out agentic AI platform, appoints CEO

Newly independent Intellebox.ai aims to unify client engagement, workflow automation, and compliance for advisory firms through artificial intelligence.

Clearstead’s advisor recruitment head takes managing director role at Cresset
RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2025
Clearstead’s advisor recruitment head takes managing director role at Cresset

Under a newly created position, Leshinsky will lead Cresset’s national strategy for attracting top advisory teams as the firm expands its executive ranks and surpasses $78 billion in assets.

Advisors eyeing thicker ETFs, alts exposure need wholesaler support, Cerulli says
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2025
Advisors eyeing thicker ETFs, alts exposure need wholesaler support, Cerulli says

New research points to the value of product education and specialist insight as advisors diversify further beyond mutual funds.

Former Long Island advisors convicted in $10 million fraud targeting elderly, disabled clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 14, 2025
Former Long Island advisors convicted in $10 million fraud targeting elderly, disabled clients

Twin brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan exploited client trust, falsified documents, and continued to target victims even after being fired, according to the Justice Department.

Surge in first-time ETF investors highlights changing US investment landscape
ETFS NOV 14, 2025
Surge in first-time ETF investors highlights changing US investment landscape

BlackRock survey finds younger, first-time investors fueling a surge in ETF adoption, with diversification and digital access driving the trend.

Schwab Advisor Services reveals chief client officer Tom Bradley to step down
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2025
Schwab Advisor Services reveals chief client officer Tom Bradley to step down

Brad Losson steps into key leadership role as Schwab emphasizes continuity and support for independent advisors.