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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Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Dynasty Financial Partners secures growth capital from BlackRock, JPMorgan in latest funding raise

The RIA platform has obtained a fresh financial vote of confidence from a consortium that includes existing investors like Schwab corporation.

Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2024
Family office veteran launches outsourced services platform

White-labeled family office solution aims to help ultra-high-net-worth advisors address client needs.

Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid RIA Wealth Consulting Group appoints Talley Léger as chief market strategist

The 25-year veteran of the industry brings his experience from Raymond James, Invesco and Barclays to the Las Vegas, Nevada-based firm.

Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Bank of America taps BNY Wealth leader for Pittsburgh expansion

The financial industry veteran, supported by a team of wealth advisors, will drive the firm's private banking expansion in Pennsylvania

Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Women making deeper strides into stocks, finds Fidelity

Latest research reveals seven in 10 women have investments the US equity market, but financial stress still keeps a strong majority up at night.

After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2024
After $1.8T active fund exodus, has the investment industry reached peak passive?

New Deloitte outlook offers insights on active ETFs, alternatives' mixed performance, and advisors' role in the rise of private credit.

Baird extends Virginia presence with $510M Edelman pair
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES OCT 07, 2024
Baird extends Virginia presence with $510M Edelman pair

With nearly a half-century of experience, the hybrid RIA's latest hires are joining its newest office in Richmond.

MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial

The East Coast deal marks the eighth transaction this year for the Ohio-based independent, adding to its $23.6B in client assets.

LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2024
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James

The broker-dealer titan is extending its reach in New Jersey with an advisor duo operating a proud family practice.

Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy

The independent wealth firm says its latest hire will lead its business development team in recruiting elite advisor talent.