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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StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 17, 2024
StepStone Private Wealth welcomes two industry veterans to lead growth push

The fast-growing asset manager specializing in private markets is looking to build on its momentum after achieving a $5B milestone.

Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon
NEWS RIAS OCT 17, 2024
Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon

The momentum in industry consolidation persisted in Q3 as PE firms and other buyers sustained their interest in $1B plus AUM firms.

Sound Income Strategies makes SMA debut on Orion
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 17, 2024
Sound Income Strategies makes SMA debut on Orion

The $3 billion RIA is making three of its income-focused strategies available to the fintech's TAMP users.

UBS swipes UHNW advisor from JPMorgan
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 17, 2024
UBS swipes UHNW advisor from JPMorgan

He joins the firm's private wealth division in South Florida as the newest addition to a $7.2B advisory team.

World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 17, 2024
World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James

The recently renamed wealth firm says its new custodial partnership unlocks additional options for its advisors.

Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 17, 2024
Daffy unveils private stock donation platform for employees' charitable giving

Groundbreaking workplace initiative looks to unlock billions of dollars' worth of philanthropic impact by easing process of donating in kind with company shares.

LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James

The firm is extending its network in Florida as eight defecting advisors seek "long-term sustainability."

Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges

Natixis survey unpacks how advisors are using model portfolios, relationship-building, and other strategies to navigate their way to growth.

Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced Western US transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.