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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Florida firm hit with six-figure fine for non-compliant RILA recommendations
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2025
Florida firm hit with six-figure fine for non-compliant RILA recommendations

FINRA says AAG Capital failed to maintain oversight in line with Reg BI, leading some life insurance customers to give up death benefits worth over $100,000 more than the cash surrender value.

Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team

Angeles Wealth Management bolsters its female leadership with a new partner in New York, while Maine-based Great Diamond Partners adds a senior financial advisor and a portfolio manager.

People moves: LPL expands wealth leadership as Caprock taps M&A veteran
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2025
People moves: LPL expands wealth leadership as Caprock taps M&A veteran

LPL is strengthening its high-net-worth planning and tech capabilities while the multi-family office and RIA sets the scene for a selective dealmaking strategy.

RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management

Meanwhile, former Bison Wealth-affiliated firm QTR is spreading its wings as a fully independent RIA in Florida.

Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones

Survey research shows how caregiving can take a years-long toll on finances, career, and emotions.

Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?

Survey suggests financial professionals are falling behind investors' need for guaranteed income and asset protection in their golden years.

RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.