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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$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth welcomes Sageview alum as COO

The Torrance, California-based RIA's C-suite hire brings more than 30 years' leadership experience, including at Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, and JPMorgan.

Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2024
Could private equity be a benefit for DC plans?

Morningstar Retirement report unpacks the challenges and opportunities from adding private market fund exposure to defined contribution plans.

Raymond James nabs more Edward Jones advisors in Washington
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2024
Raymond James nabs more Edward Jones advisors in Washington

The wealth management giant has bolstered its independent advisor arm again with the latest additions in the Pacific Northwest.

Dynasty Financial unveils outsourced investment program
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2024
Dynasty Financial unveils outsourced investment program

The giant RIA platform's new turnkey multi-manager program offers automated, tax-aware options to manage $5 billion in assets across its partner firms.

Captrust snaps up $5B Boston Financial Management
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2024
Captrust snaps up $5B Boston Financial Management

The deal extends the RIA giant's presence in New England with new locations in Boston, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Avantax adds former LPL advisor in South Carolina
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2024
Avantax adds former LPL advisor in South Carolina

The Cetera subsidiary continues to demonstrate the appeal of its tax focus with its latest independent advisor addition in the East Coast.

$112B Pathstone taps ex-Schwab family office leader as chief growth officer
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2024
$112B Pathstone taps ex-Schwab family office leader as chief growth officer

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA's newest executive, who's also a Fidelity alum, is tasked with fueling strategic growth and innovation to strengthen its position.

Could will-writing help close the racial wealth gap?
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Could will-writing help close the racial wealth gap?

New research hints at the generational wealth-building benefits of writing wills for Black households that have historically lagged their White counterparts.

The IRS is staying focused on millionaires in 2025
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2024
The IRS is staying focused on millionaires in 2025

With more than $1 billion hauled from the richest delinquents this year, the tax agency is gearing up to expand its enforcement over corporations, partnerships, and high-wealth individuals.

DPL, Envestnet ink partnership for annuity data link
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2024
DPL, Envestnet ink partnership for annuity data link

The platforms' alliance will address a major barrier for DPL advisors that want to incorporate annuity and insurance products into their practices.