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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Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B
ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2025
Blackstone’s sees profit surge in Q3 as deal activity rebounds, inflows hit $54B

Third-quarter results show strong fundraising and deal activity, with executives highlighting resilience in private credit despite recent high-profile defaults.

Raymond James posts record earnings, hails advisor growth in Q4
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2025
Raymond James posts record earnings, hails advisor growth in Q4

The broker-dealer giant topped analyst forecasts on the strength of advisor expansion, fee-based asset growth, and capital markets performance.

Financial green flags matter more than red flags in relationships, JPMorgan study finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Financial green flags matter more than red flags in relationships, JPMorgan study finds

Research highlights the importance of financial "dealmakers" in evaluating potential partners, and why compatible money attitudes could be key for couples navigating finances.

Prime Capital Financial expands with tax advisory acquisition, broadens integrated RIA platform
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2025
Prime Capital Financial expands with tax advisory acquisition, broadens integrated RIA platform

The $30 billion Overland Park, Kansas-based RIA brings on a Texas tax advisory firm, further integrating services for clients nationwide.

Industry groups welcome delay of AML rule for RIAs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2025
Industry groups welcome delay of AML rule for RIAs

The Investment Adviser Association and the Investment Company Institute voiced support for the two-year postponement, citing a need for tailored anti-money laundering requirements.

Rise Growth Partners reveals minority stake in Krilogy, marking third RIA partnership
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2025
Rise Growth Partners reveals minority stake in Krilogy, marking third RIA partnership

The St. Louis-based RIA joins a select group of firms partnering with Rise as minority staking deals surge across the broader industry.

Dennis Moore named CEO of Financial Planning Association
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Dennis Moore named CEO of Financial Planning Association

After serving as interim chief, the longtime FPA leader is officially stepping up amid a period of change for the association and the broader advisory profession.

Gold, silver post steepest declines in over 13 years as rally stalls
ALTERNATIVES OCT 21, 2025
Gold, silver post steepest declines in over 13 years as rally stalls

Both bullion metals plunged from record highs, raising questions about the rally's staying power.

Advisor moves: Wells Fargo Advisors scoops billion-dollar team from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo Advisors scoops billion-dollar team from Merrill

Raymond James and Osaic have also recruited more Commonwealth defectors in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Florida.

Dynasty and Diamond Consultants team up to guide top-dollar breakaway advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2025
Dynasty and Diamond Consultants team up to guide top-dollar breakaway advisors

Partnership focuses on billion dollar-plus advisor teams weighing independence, offering tailored investment banking and consulting support for complex transitions.