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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Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA

The definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center, based in New Jersey, will add 240 financial advisors into LPL's network.

Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 04, 2024
Fintech Catchlight betas advisor-prospect matchmaking capability

The new functionality, currently available on an invite-only basis, promises to help firms funnel leads to advisors and teams best suited to meet their needs.

Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2024
Wisconsin advisor to serve 4.5 years for $1.8M con

The advisor lied to unsuspecting clients, including vulnerable retirees, for over 20 years to fund his gambling, cars, collectibles and other personal expenses.

Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS SEP 03, 2024
Mesirow snaps up Florida-based Price Wealth Management

The employee-owned financial giant is looking to expand in the Southeast as part of a broader master plan for strategic growth.

Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition
NEWS RIAS SEP 03, 2024
Mercer expands in Connecticut with $412M acquisition

The national RIA is broadening its presence in the Northeast with a veteran-led planning practice for high-net-worth clients.

Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2024
Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica

Data from more than 7,800 women show ongoing insecurities in handling investments, but lack of representation holds many back from working with advisors

Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2024
Former RIA to pay $225k over crypto custody failures

Around half of the assets held by a private fund advised by the Florida-based firm were lost in 2022 amid the collapse of FTX, according to the SEC.

LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief

The broker-dealer giant's new chief advocacy officer boasts more than 25 years of experience in government relations lobbying for financial services companies.