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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PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO
NEWS RIAS OCT 22, 2024
PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO

The firm's new C-suite hire with over 25 years of experience will help enhance the $10B Boston RIA's investment platform.

Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC

The leading RIA's combination with the Boston-based OCIO giant is projected to represent $1.8T in AUA and $258B in AUM.

$24B RIA Lido Advisors snaps up Pegasus Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
$24B RIA Lido Advisors snaps up Pegasus Partners

The deal for the $3B Wisconsin-based wealth firm will strengthen Lido's profile in the Midwestern ultra-high-net-worth space.

Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2024
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities

SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirms the regulator's role in protecting investors amid perennial and emerging industry risks.

RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 21, 2024
OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform

The wealth tech provider is looking to provide scale and personalization for financial institutions through a new no-code solution.

Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team

The broker-dealer giant is extending its Midwestern presence as a veteran-led team joins its employee advisor channel.

Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham

The independent wealth firm is looking to give more advisors a voice through a newly created leadership role.