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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Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office
RIA NEWS OCT 28, 2024
Homrich Berg bolsters Florida footprint with new Tampa office

The $18B RIA's newest location in the Southeast will be headed by a veteran professional coming back from a two-year retirement.

Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
Envestnet rolls out customizable options strategy for HNW clients

The latest addition to the platform's quantitative portfolio suite aims to help advisors blunt the risks of stock concentration as they are unwound.

GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2024
GeoWealth forges UMA tie-up with Goldman Sachs

The agreement with Goldman Sachs Asset Management will expand the TAMP provider's custom portfolio offering for RIAs.

TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions
FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
TradePMR taps AI to simplify RIA transitions

The fintech provider is looking to shorten the custodian-switching process with an automated data processing tool.

Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
Debt throws most higher-ed workers financially off-balance, finds TIAA Institute research

Study reveals struggles to meet other financial obligations, build emergency savings, and prepare for retirement.

RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2024
RetireOne bolsters annuity shelf with Gainbridge partnership

The independent platform provider of fee-based insurance solutions is giving its RIA consumers access to two new annuity offerings, including one industry-leading product.

CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine
FINTECH OCT 25, 2024
CogniCor soups up AI platform with exclusive Insights Engine

The fintech provider is enhancing its Wealth Co-Pilot platform to help advisors engage clients better with data-driven personalized insights.

US government's deafening silence on deficits drives unease among investment pros
RIA NEWS OCT 25, 2024
US government's deafening silence on deficits drives unease among investment pros

CFA Institute survey finds majority concerned about debt sustainability, highlights risks of the dollar compromising its status as a global reserve currency.

Demand for China-dodging EM funds grows amid mounting risk concerns
EQUITIES OCT 25, 2024
Demand for China-dodging EM funds grows amid mounting risk concerns

Emerging market strategies that shun Chinese stocks are gaining traction as investors mull volatility and economic risks.

Apollon extends Northeast presence with CIC Wealth deal
RIA NEWS OCT 25, 2024
Apollon extends Northeast presence with CIC Wealth deal

The addition of a seasoned advisor team with more than 55 years of combined experience marks the firm's strategic expansion into the Maryland and DC markets.