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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Asset-based fees remain dominant, fixed and hourly models gaining ground among RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2025
Asset-based fees remain dominant, fixed and hourly models gaining ground among RIAs

Data from the Investment Adviser Association's 2025 industry snapshot show more than nine-tenths of firms charging fees based on assets, though just 17% use that compensation scheme alone.

Research highlights growing need for personalized retirement solutions as investors age
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2025
Research highlights growing need for personalized retirement solutions as investors age

New joint research by T. Rowe Price, MIT, and Stanford University finds more diverse asset allocations among older participants.

Advisor moves: RIA Farther hails Q2 recruiting record, Raymond James nabs $300M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 01, 2025
Advisor moves: RIA Farther hails Q2 recruiting record, Raymond James nabs $300M team from Wells Fargo

With its asset pipeline bursting past $13 billion, Farther is looking to build more momentum with three new managing directors.

Insured Retirement Institute urges Labor Department to retain annuity safe harbor
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2025
Insured Retirement Institute urges Labor Department to retain annuity safe harbor

A Department of Labor proposal to scrap a regulatory provision under ERISA could create uncertainty for fiduciaries, the trade association argues.

Fed rate cut back in play after July jobs miss with 73,000 added to nonfarm payrolls
EQUITIES AUG 01, 2025
Fed rate cut back in play after July jobs miss with 73,000 added to nonfarm payrolls

Hiring slows in July as downward revisions and rising unemployment rate strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

Raymond James, Osaic laud new bank partnerships
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 31, 2025
Raymond James, Osaic laud new bank partnerships

A Texas-based bank selects Raymond James for a $605 million program, while an OSJ with Osaic lures a storied institution in Ohio from LPL.

Bessent backpedals after blowback on 'privatizing Social Security' comments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2025
Bessent backpedals after blowback on 'privatizing Social Security' comments

The Treasury Secretary's suggestion that Trump Savings Accounts could be used as a "backdoor" drew sharp criticisms from AARP and Democratic lawmakers.

Robinhood beats Q2 profit estimates as business goes beyond YOLO trading
FINTECH JUL 31, 2025
Robinhood beats Q2 profit estimates as business goes beyond YOLO trading

Shares of the online brokerage jumped as it reported a surge in trading, counting crypto transactions, though analysts remained largely unmoved.

Lido hires digital marketing head from Cerity for C-level role
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2025
Lido hires digital marketing head from Cerity for C-level role

Justin Barish brings his expertise in digital strategy and communications to help accelerate the LA-based RIA's growth.

Choreo taps another ex-Edelman leader to C-suite
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2025
Choreo taps another ex-Edelman leader to C-suite

Chief growth officer Keith Kotfica brings 30 years of industry experience as he spearheads the $27.2 billion RIA's affiliated referral program