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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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.

Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2024
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options

The retirement giant is extending its guaranteed income shelf with fixed-income annuity options from Loomis Sayles and Nasdaq.

Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features

The wealth tech giant's latest rollout of much-requested updates will enhance its support for Schwab affiliated advisors.

$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership

The independent firm launched by ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson has tapped veterans from Summit Financial and BNY Pershing as it transitions an "oversubscribed pipeline" of advisor teams.

Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe

The industry veteran brings nearly 40 years of experience, including more than a decade in the CFO role, as the leading RIA continues to grow and enhance its operations.

ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact

Following a $300 million investment, LPL is set to gain $60 billion in assets from Prudential's broker-dealer and RIA business.

Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering

The fintech giant's upcoming all-in-one solution for UHNW clients and family offices combines portfolio management, performance reporting, and CRM into a unified interface.

Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team

The firm's newest advisor additions in the Southeast come with 55 years of collective experience in the industry.

Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2024
Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley gets seat on Boeing's board

The struggling aerospace giant welcomed the former chief executive of the indexing giant as a "trusted leader who brings the voice of the investor."