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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Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 09, 2025
Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street

The latest platform integrations aim to streamline direct indexing and custom model delivery for the wealth tech giant's RIA users.

Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support

The latest appointments feature a strategic succession in its asset management division and one promotion to a newly created practice management role.

LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.