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].

Leo Almazora
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Revealed: The best wealth managers and advisors under 40
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2024
Revealed: The best wealth managers and advisors under 40

In its inaugural Rising Stars report, InvestmentNews recognizes new-generation professionals who've distinguished themselves with passion and a relentless commitment to growth.

$38B Carson Group strengthens Midwest presence with MAG Wealth Management expansion
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2024
$38B Carson Group strengthens Midwest presence with MAG Wealth Management expansion

The strategic deal forms a new $350 million Carson Wealth location in Minnesota while showcasing its model for advisor growth and succession planning.

Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow

Latest DACFP snapshot advisor poll finds clearer signals of positive sentiment and intentions towards digital assets.

Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research

The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.

Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving

The donor-advised fund platform's new capability lets philanthropic users rally support with personalized campaigns for the causes they care most about.

MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2024
MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic

The boomerang team serving high-net-worth clients in Southern California is returning to the broker-dealer giant after more than two decades.

Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs

The private equity behemoth's acquisition deal for America's second-largest sandwich chain marks its latest expansion into the franchise business.

Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors

The alliance will give advisors at the top-ranked independent access to the fintech provider's estate planning capabilities.

Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2024
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal

The transaction, set to complete in the first half of next year, will give the online trading giant access to a platform supporting 350 advisory firms managing more than $40 billion in assets.