Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is the resident US news writer at InvestmentNews, a role he has held since February 2024. He covers a broad range of topics central to the financial advisory industry, including broker-dealer news, registered investment advisor (RIA) activity, advisor recruitment and moves, retirement planning, elder fraud, and wealth technology across the United States. Leo brings nearly a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives.

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Focus appoints Travis Danysh as chief strategy officer
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2025
Focus appoints Travis Danysh as chief strategy officer

The RIA giant's newest C-suite appointee will take charge of its long-term strategic planning as well as its M&A and portfolio consolidation efforts.

Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2025
Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims

A complaint by the Social Security Administration's chief data officer alleges numbers, names, and other sensitive information were handled in a way that creates "enormous vulnerabilities."

Carlyle to acquire intelliflo from Invesco, spinning off RedBlack for US RIAs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 26, 2025
Carlyle to acquire intelliflo from Invesco, spinning off RedBlack for US RIAs

The deal will see the global alts giant snap up the fintech firm, which has struggled to gain traction among advisors over the years, for up to $200 million.

Advisor moves: LPL scoops up $700M Wedbush team in Texas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL scoops up $700M Wedbush team in Texas

Elsewhere, Osaic extended its reach in Knoxville with a former TrustFirst team, while Raymond James scored another win in the war for Commonwealth advisors.

RIA moves: Wealthspire snaps up $380M Marin Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS AUG 26, 2025
RIA moves: Wealthspire snaps up $380M Marin Financial Advisors

Meanwhile, EP Wealth extended its Southwestern presence with a $370 million women-led firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions

The recently enacted OBBBA makes lower tax rates "permanent," though other provisions could still make earlier Roth conversions appealing under the right conditions.

'The alternatives space is not what it was 20 years ago'
RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2025
'The alternatives space is not what it was 20 years ago'

Third-generation firm leader and managing director at Schechter Investment Advisors shares growth outlook for the RIA space, how he knew it was time to sell, and how his $4 billion RIA benefited from alts leadership.

Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge

Americans with life insurance coverage are far more likely to feel assured of their loved ones' future, though myths and misconceptions still hold many back from getting coverage.

How can independent advisors achieve sustainable growth?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2025
How can independent advisors achieve sustainable growth?

With 70% flagging organic growth as a priority, report highlights pain points and strategies for independent advisors to expand their client base and presence.

University endowments under pressure are rethinking investment strategies, Cerulli says
ALTERNATIVES AUG 25, 2025
University endowments under pressure are rethinking investment strategies, Cerulli says

Mounting regulatory pressures and proposed taxes are putting a strain on higher education institutions, forcing renewed focus on liquidity management and the secondary market for private equity.