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].

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BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2024
BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi

Bank of America Private Bank is boosting its ultra-high-net-worth presence in Atlanta, Georgia and the broader Southeastern region with its latest addition.

LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.

Kestra makes a move in Maryland with $200M Osaic team
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES SEP 19, 2024
Kestra makes a move in Maryland with $200M Osaic team

The five-person group operating in Montgomery County adds to the Texas-based wealth platform's 2024 expansion streak.

The private credit ETF race is heating up
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2024
The private credit ETF race is heating up

Three asset managers have submitted regulatory filings in a bid to capture a valuable first-mover advantage.

Blue Owl targets higher alts adoption with education platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2024
Blue Owl targets higher alts adoption with education platform

The asset manager has launched a digital portal with webinars, portfolio construction resources, and other materials to help advisors and their clients invest in the private markets.

ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 18, 2024
ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade

The latest enhancements to its archiving and search capabilities will help users as regulators stiffen their scrutiny around recordkeeping violations and off-channel communications.

Fed reveals September rate decision
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 18, 2024
Fed reveals September rate decision

The central bank has finally pared back its policy rate from historic highs ... but what's its next move?

Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2024
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor

The experienced financial advisor is breaking away in Jacksonville after managing $210M at the wirehouse.

FPA names Daniel Galli 2025 president-elect
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 18, 2024
FPA names Daniel Galli 2025 president-elect

The Financial Planning Association has also named four new members to its board of directors for next year.

Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2024
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance

Survey of middle- and upper-income consumers reveals shortfalls around familiarity, cost concerns, and the role of financial planners.