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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Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2024
Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California

Landmark settlement finds the retail investing platform violated consumer protection laws by falsely representing its trading and custody practices.

For three-quarters of Americans, wedding debt isn't worth it
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2024
For three-quarters of Americans, wedding debt isn't worth it

New Empower research unpacks financial attitudes around wedding ceremonies and gift-giving, with millennials and Gen Z diverging from older generations.

The pros of CFP certification? It's not just higher pay
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2024
The pros of CFP certification? It's not just higher pay

CFP Board survey reveals trends in financial planners' compensation and work-life balance, with differences based on experience, where they work and other factors.

Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 05, 2024
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax

The vice president's latest proposal splits from the Biden administration with a more modest hike for million-dollar earners, plus incentives for small businesses.

Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA
NEWS RIAS SEP 05, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scoops up $1.3B hybrid RIA

The deal for Levy Wealth Management in Philadelphia marks its ninth Pennsylvania location and vaults it past the $90B AUM mark.

AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 05, 2024
AssetMark taps industry veteran Lou Maiuri in new growth chapter

After the completion of its $2.7B take-private deal with GTCR, the fintech firm is looking forward to a new era of strategic expansion helmed by the former State Street leader.

WFA drafts professional sports vets to champion financial literacy for young athletes
NEWS RIAS SEP 05, 2024
WFA drafts professional sports vets to champion financial literacy for young athletes

The two new hires, including a seven-year pro football veteran from the Cincinatti Bengals, add to the Louisiana-based planning team's bench of specialists for professional athletes.

Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2024
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum

With nearly 25 years of experience, the employee-owned firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed over $293M in assets.

Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2024
Banks are ceding their wealth funnel advantage, says Cerulli

A growing gap between clients' use of traditional deposit accounts and wealth management services hints at an untapped opportunity.

Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Cetera expands in Texas with veteran husband-wife duo

Leading a seven-person team, the advisor couple with 60 years of combined experience provide comprehensive planning for roughly 500 clients in Houston.