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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C-suite shakeup at $71B Cresset as firm continues expansion
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2025
C-suite shakeup at $71B Cresset as firm continues expansion

The Chicago-based RIA and multi-family office promoted industry veterans, including one of its founding partners, as its new investment and operating chiefs.

AssetMark taps former Envestnet RIA leader for new Charlotte hub
FINTECH JUL 29, 2025
AssetMark taps former Envestnet RIA leader for new Charlotte hub

The $139 billion TAMP has hired industry veteran Phil Rogerson, unveils $10 million commitment for strategic expansion in North Carolina.

Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO

Michael Bell explains how the PE push in retirement plans may benefit investors, why warnings around risks may be overplayed, and what it will take to get plan fiduciaries comfortable with private investments.

IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says

Research highlights the dominant role of workplace retirement plans and breaks down the major factors dictating workers' IRA rollover decisions.

GReminders unveils autonomous AI assistant for financial advisors
FINTECH JUL 28, 2025
GReminders unveils autonomous AI assistant for financial advisors

The wealth tech firm is rolling out its "Do Anything" assistant as leaders and strategists tout the next evolution of artificial intelligence.

Advisor moves: Osaic welcomes Valic veteran in Arizona, Janney hails $3.3B recruiting haul
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic welcomes Valic veteran in Arizona, Janney hails $3.3B recruiting haul

Meanwhile, a father-son pair of advisors and ex-marines from ex-Edward Jones gives Kingsview its newest location in Arkansas.

Hulk Hogan’s $25M estate at stake with widow poised to claim 30% spousal share
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2025
Hulk Hogan’s $25M estate at stake with widow poised to claim 30% spousal share

Depending on the state of his will or trust, the former wrestling icon's assets could also face claims from creditors and his estranged daughter.

Why more Americans are raiding their retirement savings for emergencies
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Why more Americans are raiding their retirement savings for emergencies

New Vanguard and FINRA data show Americans increasingly vulnerable to financial shocks, with hardship withdrawals and cash-outs reaching a new high.

Married retirees could be in for an $18,100 Social Security cut by 2032, CRFB says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2025
Married retirees could be in for an $18,100 Social Security cut by 2032, CRFB says

A new analysis finds long-running fiscal woes coupled with impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act stand to erode the major pillar for retirement income planning.

SEC bars New Jersey advisor after $9.9M fraud against Gold Star families
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2025
SEC bars New Jersey advisor after $9.9M fraud against Gold Star families

Caz Craffy, whom the Department of Justice hit with a 12-year prison term last year for defrauding grieving military families, has been officially exiled from the securities agency.