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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SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2024
SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures

The investment giant caused two SPACs it controlled to make inaccurate statements to investors about merger discussions, according to the federal regulator.

The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing

Survey research unpacks the different financial concerns, realities, and regrets shared by women retirees and workers.

Model portfolio adoption on the rise among advisors
ETFS DEC 12, 2024
Model portfolio adoption on the rise among advisors

New State Street research unpacks the advantages for client satisfaction, tax personalization, and building trusting relationships.

What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2024
What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?

Survey research reports from Nationwide and Fidelity show how past missteps and unplanned expenses are driving people's new year commitments.

Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2024
Raymond James hires $5B duo from Zions Direct as LPL nabs another Osaic team

While RayJay boosts its presence in Utah with its latest employee advisor additions, LPL is strengthening its ranks in the Northeast.

SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2024
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme

The three individuals impersonated legitimate financial professionals and used voice-altering technology to deceive at least 28 retail investors, according to a court filing by the regulator.

SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition
FINTECH DEC 11, 2024
SEI eyes UMH leadership with LifeYield acquisition

Deal for Boston-based tech provider opens the door for an industry-first solution with real-time unified managed household and tax capabilities for advisors.

Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.