Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2025
Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks

A state-level move to tax the extremely wealthy on unrealized gains would open a Pandora's Box of legal and logistical issues, according to the Tax Foundation and the Illinois Policy Institute.

More women locking in on long-term savings amid economic uncertainty, Fidelity finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2025
More women locking in on long-term savings amid economic uncertainty, Fidelity finds

Women from Baby Boomers to Gen Z are making changes they seek financial stability, according to new survey research.

Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2025
Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department

An open letter from the industry group highlights need for an open marketplace, broader eligible investments, and operational clarity ahead of next year's rollout.

Ameriprise wealth division sets new client asset record in Q3
WIREHOUSES OCT 30, 2025
Ameriprise wealth division sets new client asset record in Q3

Total client assets in the wealth division rise 11%, with wrap account assets and advisor revenue also setting records.

AI-fueled spending surge pushes tech giants to new trillion-dollar milestones
EQUITIES OCT 30, 2025
AI-fueled spending surge pushes tech giants to new trillion-dollar milestones

Nvidia's historic $5-trillion market cap, along with new highs for Microsoft and Apple, come as the sector goes all in on computing and data center bets.

Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO

Auditability, plan sponsor policies, and state-level regulatory guidance could also create compliance risks for advisors looking to manage held-away client assets.

Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation

Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus quarter.

Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares
FINTECH OCT 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares

The Wall Street giant’s newest deal, the first under CEO Ted Pick, signals a push to connect clients with private company shares and deepen relationships with high-growth firms.

Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team

A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.