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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State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus

NASAA's 2024 report showcases rising scrutiny of digital assets and social media scams, with older investors emerging as vulnerable targets.

Waverly unlocks Ohio market with $1B tax and planning firm
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Waverly unlocks Ohio market with $1B tax and planning firm

The RIA's latest acquisition adds three office-based locations and boosts it past the $14B AUM mark.

Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures

“Big Tech companies and big Wall Street firms should not behave as if they are exempt from federal law," says head of federal consumer protection agency.

JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2024
JPMorgan's Dimon stealthily supports Harris, say insiders

Reports indicate the iconic Wall Street leader, who sees "almost nil" chance of going into government, would refrain from taking sides publicly on the hotly contested election.

IRS announces 2025 inflation adjustments to tax rates
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2024
IRS announces 2025 inflation adjustments to tax rates

The federal tax agency's latest update includes items on standard deductions, clarity on marginal tax rates, and the alternative minimum tax exemption.

Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases

John Hancock study provides sobering snapshot of financial sentiment, with concerns around debt and day-to-day finances holding back retirement readiness.

Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

Student debt a major stressor for US workers
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Student debt a major stressor for US workers

New research finds nine-tenths of public and private workers with student loans consider it problematic, with over 44 percent saying it's a major problem.

Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
Vise, Advyzon ink partnerships to drive portfolio personalization

The two wealth tech firms are ramping up efforts to help financial advisors deliver customized, tax-efficient portfolios at scale.

NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.