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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Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors

The latest updates to its recordkeeping platform, including a solution originally developed for one large 20,000-advisor client, take aim at the small to medium-sized business space.

Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities

David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, explains how the RIA boom and product innovation has fueled a slow-burn growth story in annuities.

Referrals still drive advisor growth, but not with next-gen clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2025
Referrals still drive advisor growth, but not with next-gen clients

New survey research shows continued importance of earning trust, with changing markets and calming client nerves emerging as top practice challenges.

Houston-based RIA Americana Partners adds $1B+ with former Morgan Stanley director
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2025
Houston-based RIA Americana Partners adds $1B+ with former Morgan Stanley director

Meanwhile in Chicago, the wirehouse also lost another $454 million team as a group of defectors moved to Wells Fargo.

Edward Jones to bring overlay management in-house with Natixis deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 30, 2025
Edward Jones to bring overlay management in-house with Natixis deal

The broker-dealer giant's latest acquisition agreement extends its push towards offering enhanced financial planning and investment management.

Ex-Pennsylvania RIA hit with 8-year sentence over $23M client fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2025
Ex-Pennsylvania RIA hit with 8-year sentence over $23M client fraud

The former investment advisor misled clients in a decade-long scheme to fund international travel expenses, country club fees, and other personal expenses, according to three government agencies.

Amid volatility, Americans stay optimistic – and advisors are helping steer the course
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2025
Amid volatility, Americans stay optimistic – and advisors are helping steer the course

A pair of polls from Edward Jones and the American College of Financial Services reaffirm advisors' role in supporting clients' goals.

RIA wrap: Bleakley and Snowden Lane make key appointments as Dynasty doubles down on St. Petersburg
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2025
RIA wrap: Bleakley and Snowden Lane make key appointments as Dynasty doubles down on St. Petersburg

Bleakley welcomes a four-decade veteran and coaching authority to its board as Snowden Lane sharpens its focus on business and advisor growth.

UBS advisor drain continues as RBC lures $1.1B team in New York
WIREHOUSES JUN 27, 2025
UBS advisor drain continues as RBC lures $1.1B team in New York

News of the nine-person team's defection comes as the Swiss-based wirehouse welcomes a 25-year veteran from Wilmington Trust.

Capital Group and BlackRock expand active ETF lineups as advisors embrace portfolio flexibility
ETFS JUN 27, 2025
Capital Group and BlackRock expand active ETF lineups as advisors embrace portfolio flexibility

The two giant asset managers are leaning into the rise of active ETFs, with Capital Group emphasizing its appeal to RIAs and model portfolio builders.