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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Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones

IAA reached a new asset record as Compound Planning announced strategic additions to its leadership team.

CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants

The credential-granting body's 2024 leaderboard for new certification features Fidelity, Schwab, Northwestern, and LPL.

Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman

The giant RIA and wealth hub is bolstering its Pacific Northwest footprint as Focus reveals another internal consolidation in Seattle.

What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors
ETFS JAN 23, 2025
What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors

One CFRA strategist argues the increasing influence of derivatives-based strategies won't necessarily lead to more risks.

Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management

The minority investor is bolstering its presence in North Carolina through a partnership with the $1.8 billion RIA.

$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead

With deep experience and wide connections, the top-ranked RIA 's latest hire from Captrust extends its streak of strategic executive recruitments.

Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 23, 2025
Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down

The leading annuity and insurance top executive is stepping down after a distinguished 40-year career in the industry.

Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition

The latest buyout transaction taps into an industry-wide need for succession-planning options, says Carson Group CEO.

Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2025
Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships

Survey of 1,000 US investors shows how financial goals, accurate communications, and other elements can make – or break – connections.

Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency
ALTERNATIVES JAN 22, 2025
Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency

A coalition of pension managers and other institutional investors have issued a fresh call for PE fund managers to clearly report their fees and returns.