Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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How one RIA firm is redefining professional development for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2025
How one RIA firm is redefining professional development for advisors

Wealthspire Advisors’ “Find Your People” program empowers both new and seasoned advisors with tailored mentorship, personal branding, and a culture of authentic growth.

Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections

New FINRA findings suggest younger crypto- and meme-focused investors may be especially vulnerable to fraud and counterparty risks.

Advisors see inflation contained, still sunny on client outlooks despite market uncertainty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2025
Advisors see inflation contained, still sunny on client outlooks despite market uncertainty

While recession fears linger, advisors report confidence in client retirement readiness and anticipate benefits from recent tax reforms.

Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting

The longtime CEO of JPMorgan sided with President Trump's proposal for less frequent disclosures, citing "endless rules" that are "part of a much bigger problem."

RIA moves: Merit marks a milestone with 50th deal in Maryland
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2025
RIA moves: Merit marks a milestone with 50th deal in Maryland

Meanwhile, Americana Partners has expanded its own footprint in Nashville, while BIP boosts its presence in Atlanta.

MAI Capital Management taps former Focus exec to lead new growth phase
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2025
MAI Capital Management taps former Focus exec to lead new growth phase

Kathreen Alcorn joins the Cleveland-based RIA's C-suite with over two decades of experience, including senior leadership at Nasdaq.

Advisor moves: Dynasty's TritonPoint Partners snags veteran advisor from Goldman
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
Advisor moves: Dynasty's TritonPoint Partners snags veteran advisor from Goldman

Raymond James adds group from Equitable Advisors, while LPL's Linsco channel lures an Atlanta-area duo from Truist.

Focus partner firm Badgley Phelps to acquire Marshall & Sullivan
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2025
Focus partner firm Badgley Phelps to acquire Marshall & Sullivan

The move will create a combined firm with $6.6 billion in assets while expanding Badgley Phelps' presence in the Seattle market.

RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2025
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe plants Washington, DC stake with $875M female-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group seals its latest full acquisition in Pittsburgh, while Bluespring merges in another Kestra-affiliated firm in Virginia.

 Gold 'may have more room to run' after hitting $4,000 record high
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2025
Gold 'may have more room to run' after hitting $4,000 record high

Experts tell InvestmentNews the surge in gold is no flash in the pan - and can go higher.