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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Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2024
Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups

The bump in 401(k) and Roth contribution limits is taking effect for workers aged 60 to 63 years old next year – but taking advantage of it won't be that easy.

Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Dynasty Financial firm Cyndeo Partners makes milestone hire in Florida

The RIA with $2.4 billion in assets is boosting its Central Florida strategy with the seasoned ultra-high-net-worth planning expert from Bison Wealth

Mega-cap tech stocks have changed systematic investing, says Invesco
EQUITIES NOV 05, 2024
Mega-cap tech stocks have changed systematic investing, says Invesco

Global survey of investors points to benefits of factor investing, shortening performance horizons, and a rise in alternative asset classes.

Father-son advisor duo launch $750M indie firm
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Father-son advisor duo launch $750M indie firm

The practice driven by a CIBC Private Wealth veteran with over three decades of experience has made its debut in Chicago's high-net-worth market.

LPL nabs advisor teams from Canter Wealth, Cambridge
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2024
LPL nabs advisor teams from Canter Wealth, Cambridge

The broker-dealer giant's latest additions to strengthening its Colorado and California.

State Street is in the market for a private credit manager
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
State Street is in the market for a private credit manager

The money manager is looking to get a foothold in the private debt or infrastructure space in a race for a share in the rapidly growing alternative asset space.

Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location

The national RIA managing $6.5 billion is bolstering its appeal to advisors and clients with an additional foothold in the Midwest.

$1.6B Bison Wealth expands to New York with BNY Mellon alum
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
$1.6B Bison Wealth expands to New York with BNY Mellon alum

With 25 years of experience, the Pegula-backed RIA's HNW hire arrives after managing more than $450 million personally at his previous firm.

Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2024
Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice

The firm's latest executive hire comes with nearly three decades of experience, including stints at OneDigital and Fidelity.