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
Displaying 2280 results
PE-backed Waverly strengthens Ohio presence with $900M Buckingham acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2024
PE-backed Waverly strengthens Ohio presence with $900M Buckingham acquisition

The RIA aggregator's second transaction in the state in as many months adds 38 professionals to its high-net-worth planning roster.

Creative Planning lands $550M RIA Edmonds Duncan
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2024
Creative Planning lands $550M RIA Edmonds Duncan

The Kansas-based consolidator with $325 billion in advised and managed assets has inked its ninth acquisition since the start of 2023.

$25B RIA Allworth bolsters Pacific Northwest presence with City Fiduciary deal
RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2024
$25B RIA Allworth bolsters Pacific Northwest presence with City Fiduciary deal

The wealth management and tax planning firm adds $839 million in assets under management as well as new locations in Washington and Oregon.

How Trump's second term could impact the SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2024
How Trump's second term could impact the SEC

The president-elect's pledge to dismiss SEC Chair Gary Gensler on "day one" will likely not be enough to undo all his regulatory initiatives immediately.

Fed unveils November rate decision
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Fed unveils November rate decision

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve opted to lower the benchmark rate by a quarter of a percent.

Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team

The bank-supported independent RIA is widening its reach with a Merrill Lynch alum and a new office in North Carolina.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management

The RIA aggregator's latest deal gives it a sixth New Jersey location while pushing its assets managed to $96.6 billion.

Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds

Research suggests Gen Y investors' embrace of index investing could create an entry point for advisors looking to work with the next generation.

US ETFs raked in $123B in October
ETFS NOV 06, 2024
US ETFs raked in $123B in October

New reports show robust inflows into equity strategies, a spike in China ETFs interest, and a new record in active bond strategies.

Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2024
Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors

The broker-dealer giant's latest additions in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia are starting anew at RayJay's independent advisor channel.