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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Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support
ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2024
Wealth firms want asset managers to step up specialist support

Broadridge industry survey unpacks sentiments and gaps around active ETFs, alts, indexing solutions, and AI adoption.

$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition
RIA NEWS OCT 15, 2024
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition

The firm is extending its growth ambitions with a new location in Colorado while welcoming a $750M Schwab advisor.

Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal
RIA NEWS OCT 15, 2024
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal

The second-largest acquisition in the wealth firm's history adds a 12-person Minnesota team.

AlphaTrAI rebrands to Praxis Solutions in strategic refresh
FINTECH OCT 15, 2024
AlphaTrAI rebrands to Praxis Solutions in strategic refresh

The AI-focused fintech firm's new name, which comes after a two-year process of transformation, reflects its updated all-inclusive framework.

Fidelity faces class action over August data hack
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Fidelity faces class action over August data hack

Two New York residents are seeking retribution for the retail investment titan's failure to prevent an incident that exposed tens of thousands of its users' sensitive data.

Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push
ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2024
Nuveen taps industry veteran Moshe Bajnon in private wealth push

The asset management giant is looking to solidify its relationships with wealth platforms, broker-dealers and RIAs through a newly created global leadership role.

A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
A fresh look at high-net-worth spending and saving

Survey of younger HNWIs offers insights on spending habits, income sources, and the pursuit of financial independence.

Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2024
Indiana-based hybrid Thurston Springer inks acquisition deal

The firm's definitive agreement to snap up a financial services firm and its subsidiaries will add 120 financial advisors to its network.