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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Ex-Google engineers secure $3M seed funding for AI wealth tech venture
FINTECH NOV 13, 2024
Ex-Google engineers secure $3M seed funding for AI wealth tech venture

Fintech startup Zeplyn's flagship product, a platform-agnostic meeting assistant, reportedly saves advisors 10 to 12 hours per week.

Wedbush taps B. Riley alum as Northeast market manager
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2024
Wedbush taps B. Riley alum as Northeast market manager

The firm's newly appointed regional leader, part of its latest addition in Philadelphia, will spearhead its expansion in the East Coast.

RBC lures $330M advisor from Kestra
WIREHOUSES NOV 13, 2024
RBC lures $330M advisor from Kestra

The Canadian bank-owned wealth giant is strengthening its presence in Virginia as it welcomes the 23-year veteran to its network.

Steward Partners builds Georgia-Florida hybrid team with former First Republic advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2024
Steward Partners builds Georgia-Florida hybrid team with former First Republic advisors

The $38 billion RIA giant has formed a multigenerational planning team managing $377 million, with a new location in Palm Beach Gardens.

LPL swipes $540M advisor duo from US bank
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2024
LPL swipes $540M advisor duo from US bank

The broker-dealer giant's latest breakaway additions in San Diego, California are joining an existing team while opening a new office location.

Future Capital strikes 401(k) data tie-up with SS&C
FINTECH NOV 12, 2024
Future Capital strikes 401(k) data tie-up with SS&C

The tech-driven RIA's new collaboration will give over 2,700 wealth firms a direct path to manage client assets held away in workplace retirement accounts.

Could the gold rally recover from the Trump speed bump?
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2024
Could the gold rally recover from the Trump speed bump?

The yellow metal has dipped to a near-two month low amid a spike in bond yields, a more bullish economic outlook, and a wider post-election pivot.

Deanna Strable to lead Principal as next president and CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2024
Deanna Strable to lead Principal as next president and CEO

Strable will be the first woman to hold the role at the $20 billion recordkeeping giant, following Dan Houston's decade-long tenure of leadership.

INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2024
Commonwealth scoops up $550M advisor team in New York

The independent broker-dealer's latest partner firm, formerly with Cadaret Grant and its acquirer LPL, expects substantial benefits as it streamlines its operations.

Mercer Advisors adds nearly $1.675B in major double-deal
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2024
Mercer Advisors adds nearly $1.675B in major double-deal

The national RIA's latest acquisitions add to its capabilities in the Colorado and Minnesota wealth markets.