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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RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2025
RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite

TMG adds to its $14 billion in AUM and AUA with a new California partnership while Cleveland-based Prosperity welcomes two veterans to its leadership.

Wirehouse moves: Merrill, Wells Fargo haul more advisors from UBS
WIREHOUSES MAY 23, 2025
Wirehouse moves: Merrill, Wells Fargo haul more advisors from UBS

The two firms have also bolstered their ranks with additions from LPL, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Investments.

As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans

Nine out of 10 veterans polled, including one-third of younger respondents, see debt as a silent battle for dignity in the years after military service.

Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2025
Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark

The IBD has also added a new advisor from Morgan Stanley in Utah, while LPL welcomes an $850 million team from Cetera.

Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy

Appointment signals the hybrid RIA's commitment to data-driven decision-making across its five-channel ecosystem.

$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth

The LA-based RIA firm is poised to build on its growth momentum as the global alternative investment firm joins other backers.

Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach

Stan Gregor's acquisitive RIA firm expanded its reach in the South as a veteran advisor duo parted ways with Raymond James.

Focus continues executive shakeup with new CTO
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 22, 2025
Focus continues executive shakeup with new CTO

The new technology leader at Focus Financial Partners, Mark Israel, comes with 30 years' experience including a notable stint at Fisher Investments.

As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?

Integrated Partners President Andree Mohr highlights due diligence around data, CRM integration, and advisor training as key steps in firms' adoption journey.

Morningstar study on long-term care costs gets pushback from think tank
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2025
Morningstar study on long-term care costs gets pushback from think tank

Assumptions of dour retirement outcomes from paying for long-term services and support are patently divorced from reality, argues the American Enterprise Institute.