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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Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform
FINTECH OCT 21, 2024
OneVest unveils "game changer" wealth platform

The wealth tech provider is looking to provide scale and personalization for financial institutions through a new no-code solution.

Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team

The broker-dealer giant is extending its Midwestern presence as a veteran-led team joins its employee advisor channel.

Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham
RIA NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham

The independent wealth firm is looking to give more advisors a voice through a newly created leadership role.

North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
North American institutions keeping long-term focus amid near-term noise

Two-thirds of survey respondents agree upcoming elections a distraction, while three-fourths are prioritizing central bank actions and private market investments.

Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Most affluent advice seekers want a one-stop wealth shop – but they're still shopping for options

While nine-tenths are satisfied with their financial advisor and would look to their current provider first for a new service, firms can't let their guard down, says Cerulli.

Good as gold? Why it might be a safer haven than Treasury bonds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
Good as gold? Why it might be a safer haven than Treasury bonds

BofA commodity strategist argues the yellow metal is a good option as governments go deeper into the red.

Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Head of Fidelity's family office group splits off over 'strategic direction'

The executive is departing as competition heats up across the broader universe of stealthy ultra-wealth managers.

Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill
RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2024
Rockefeller snares UHNW team from Merrill

The new 16-person group will enrich the firm's family office presence in Pennsylvania.

CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2024
CAIS announces new division to support advisors' alternative investment efforts

The firm will offer customizable model portfolios, advisory services, and a portfolio construction tool as part of its latest alts offensive.