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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Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2025
Raymond James continues recruitment run with UBS, Morgan Stanley teams

A father-son pair has joined the firm's independent arm in Utah, while a quartet of planning advisors strengthen its employee channel in Louisiana.

Elevation Point backs $2.5B UBS breakaways' new RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 20, 2025
Elevation Point backs $2.5B UBS breakaways' new RIA

Jim Dickson's growth accelerator platform pushes further into the family office space as a trio of UBS advisors make their getaway to independence in Louisiana.

RIA wrap: Dakota Wealth elevates senior leaders, CapWealth taps tax planning ace
RIA NEWS JUN 20, 2025
RIA wrap: Dakota Wealth elevates senior leaders, CapWealth taps tax planning ace

Also, another independent RIA has opened its doors under the leadership of a former chairman, president, and CEO of a storied institution in Oklahoma.

With AI disrupting Google, should advisors call it quits on SEO?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2025
With AI disrupting Google, should advisors call it quits on SEO?

C-suite leaders at FMG and Snappy Kraken weigh in on what the apparent apocalypse in search means for RIA advisors' efforts to reach clients and prospects.

Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2025
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034

New report shows dimmed outlook for benefits to retirees and disabled Americans, creating further pressure for federal tax hikes or more borrowing.

Fed keeps benchmark rate in 4.25%-4.5% target range; maintains 'wait and see' stance
EQUITIES JUN 18, 2025
Fed keeps benchmark rate in 4.25%-4.5% target range; maintains 'wait and see' stance

The central bank painted a still-murky policy picture Wednesday, with recent readings of inflation and jobs justifying a hold even as federal debt pressures mount.

Trump blasts 'stupid' Powell again, says another rate hold likely
EQUITIES JUN 18, 2025
Trump blasts 'stupid' Powell again, says another rate hold likely

The president once again criticized the "numbskull" Federal Reserve chair's lack of urgency to lower borrowing costs as the central bank's June decision draws near.

Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2025
Ex-LPL leader re-emerges at The Wealth Consulting Group

The Las Vegas-based hybrid RIA overseeing $8.8 billion in assets has named Andy Kalbaugh president to help scale its advisor platform.

Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2025
Envestnet extends investment offerings with new alts model portfolios

The wealth tech giant – in collaboration with Fidelity, BlackRock, State Street, and Franklin Templeton – is offering its advisor and wealth firm users more ways to diversify.

US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter

The latest LIMRA data release shows continued growth in RILAs, variable annuities, and FRD products, though researchers argue more education is still needed.