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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2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2025
2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon

New data show a 300-deal year comfortably in the cards as private equity, mid-size sellers, and sub-acquisitions emerge as key drivers.

Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2025
Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993

Analysts from the Tax Foundation also found retail prices picked up by 4.9% from trade levies, with even more price hikes expected into next year.

Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?
FIXED INCOME OCT 28, 2025
Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?

The retail giant's move to slash 14,000 roles offers an early case of how AI could reshape the workforce – and how that could test monetary policy.

Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer

Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based team parts ways with Commonwealth after 31 years, and Wells Fargo snags a three-advisor team managing more than $722 million from Merrill.

Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients

The six models, offered in partnership with Envestnet, are designed to help advisors manage affluent and institutional client relationships.

Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2025
Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs

Marla Sofer, whose leadership experience includes roles at BlackRock and JPMorgan, explains how gamification and AI can help elevate client engagement and understanding for advisors.

Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2025
Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned

Hayes claims the Swiss banking giant made him a "handpicked scapegoat" to shield executives during the notorious multibillion-dollar Libor scandal.

Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors
ETFS OCT 27, 2025
Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors

Vanguard's latest launches, focused on after-tax returns and higher yields for clients, reflect a broader industry shift as advisors seek streamlined, diversified bond strategies.

HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 27, 2025
HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback

17 years on, fallout from notorious Ponzi scheme scandal continues.