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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'It was never about beating the market'
FINTECH JUN 11, 2025
'It was never about beating the market'

Fintech founder and CEO unpacks how TAMPS and other legacy systems have hampered advisors' value, and how AI can spark more human client conversations about their investments.

FPA unveils competency model for financial planning advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 11, 2025
FPA unveils competency model for financial planning advisors

The new learning framework, focused on behavioral and interpersonal skills, is designed to set financial planners up for lifelong professional development.

Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta

Previously managing $2.6 billion in assets, the new RIA led by veterans from Stephens and Goldman Sach is setting its sights on the ultra-high-net-worth and family office space.

Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2025
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York

The latest powerhouse group to leave Osaic is moving at an interesting time, with Commonwealth is set to be absorbed by IBD behemoth LPL.

Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division

With experience from Fidelity and Schwab, Hanau will support the newest pillar of its Wealth Hub framework covering independent RIAs, W-2 employees, and its supported independence model.

RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues

Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.

Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech
FINTECH JUN 10, 2025
Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech

The two leading wealth tech providers are boosting their support for growth-focused advisors with new integrated features and AI-powered tools.

Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion

CEO Jim Dickson said the two women leaders' hiring marks "a defining moment" for the Minneapolis-based RIA growth accelerator.

How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers

Against a backdrop of non-stop trade policy changes, planning professionals and leaders share their clients' experiences and the strategies they're using to adapt.

LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions

Multi-year NASAA investigation shows the five firms charged customers $19 million across just over a million trades, violating FINRA rules.