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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Carson Group widens California footprint
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Carson Group widens California footprint

The acquisitive wealth giant is extending its presence in Sacramento as it welcomes a $365 million advisor duo.

Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger

The deal extends Mission Wealth's footprint into Houston while boosting it to $10.6 billion in assets under management.

Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2025
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership

The investment advisory giant's latest collaboration expands its institutional platform with 69 financial advisors.

Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements

A petition by the famed short seller argues recent enforcement actions "create a chilling effect on free speech and market participation" in stock trading.

Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit

The Delaware decision voiding non-compete provision under California law has far-reaching implications, says advisor's attorney.

Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024

The industry notched record inflows off the back of continued demand even as investors raise concerns around performance and fees.

Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.