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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Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Americana Partners gets backing from Lovell Minnick Partners

The $8.5B AUM ultra-high-net-worth firm is looking to its next phase of growth fueled by a strategic private equity investment.

intelliflo boosts platform with new wash sale rule feature
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 24, 2024
intelliflo boosts platform with new wash sale rule feature

The fintech provider is helping tax-conscious family offices and SMAs avoid the ire of the IRS with its latest redblack platform update.

LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2024
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic

The independent broker-dealer's newest affiliate team offers planning and wealth management services to executives, engineers and medical practitioners.

Modern Wealth snaps up $1.4B Petso Financial in biggest-ever transaction
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2024
Modern Wealth snaps up $1.4B Petso Financial in biggest-ever transaction

The deal for the Idaho-based RIA vaults Modern Wealth past the $6B mark as it makes its freshman foray into the Pacific Northwest.

Wealth.com unveils partnership with Independent Advisor Alliance
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 24, 2024
Wealth.com unveils partnership with Independent Advisor Alliance

The fintech provider is helping the $18B hybrid RIA maintain its growth momentum through its digital planning platform.

World's top asset managers rebounded to $128T in 2023
INVESTING ETFS OCT 23, 2024
World's top asset managers rebounded to $128T in 2023

BlackRock, Vanguard and Fidelity topped the AUM league table while passive strategies cemented their place with a new asset record.

State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus

NASAA's 2024 report showcases rising scrutiny of digital assets and social media scams, with older investors emerging as vulnerable targets.

Waverly unlocks Ohio market with $1B tax and planning firm
NEWS RIAS OCT 23, 2024
Waverly unlocks Ohio market with $1B tax and planning firm

The RIA's latest acquisition adds three office-based locations and boosts it past the $14B AUM mark.

Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures

“Big Tech companies and big Wall Street firms should not behave as if they are exempt from federal law," says head of federal consumer protection agency.

JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders

Reports indicate the iconic Wall Street leader, who sees "almost nil" chance of going into government, would refrain from taking sides publicly on the hotly contested election.