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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Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Miracle Mile targets HNW tech opportunity with new Chicago location

The national RIA managing $6.5 billion is bolstering its appeal to advisors and clients with an additional foothold in the Midwest.

$1.6B Bison Wealth expands to New York with BNY Mellon alum
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
$1.6B Bison Wealth expands to New York with BNY Mellon alum

With 25 years of experience, the Pegula-backed RIA's HNW hire arrives after managing more than $450 million personally at his previous firm.

Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2024
Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice

The firm's latest executive hire comes with nearly three decades of experience, including stints at OneDigital and Fidelity.

Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
$28.9B EP Wealth extends 2024 deal count with twin acquisitions

With its latest partners in Maine and Texas, the fee-only RIA and financial planning firm has officially completed seven acquisitions for the year.

Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Aspen Standard Wealth makes dealmaking debut with Summitry acquisition

The New York-based firm billing itself as a "long-term partner for successful RIAs" has snapped up the $2.8 billion boutique firm in San Francisco.

Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2024
Wilmington Trust elevates industry veteran Lisa Roberts as new wealth head

The firm's new leadership appointment comes with 30 years of experience, including tenures at Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo.

Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams

The BD giant's latest eight-advisor recruitment burst gives it additional footholds in Ohio and Florida.