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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LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James

The firm is extending its network in Florida as eight defecting advisors seek "long-term sustainability."

Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges

Natixis survey unpacks how advisors are using model portfolios, relationship-building, and other strategies to navigate their way to growth.

Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced Western US transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.

Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition

The RIA's fifth deal for 2024 gives it a foothold in Minnesota with a 33-person planning and investment superteam.

Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2024
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep

The Cincinatti firm reportedly missed multiple signs that the errant advisor misappropriated $728k from clients to fund his gambling, pay personal expenses, and repay other investors.

T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2024
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution

The new retirement savings product, launched in partnership with Pacific Life, offers a fresh option for defined contribution plan participants.