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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HSAs have made progress, but there's still room for more
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
HSAs have made progress, but there's still room for more

After $123B asset record, Morningstar report highlights positives and recommendations to help investors in the health savings account space.

Mercer maintains East Coast deal pace with Pennsylvania-based RIA
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
Mercer maintains East Coast deal pace with Pennsylvania-based RIA

The national wealth firm's newest acquisition adds another $440M in high-net-worth assets.

Franklin expands Envestnet partnership into custom indexing solutions
FINTECH OCT 02, 2024
Franklin expands Envestnet partnership into custom indexing solutions

The asset management giant is helping advisors to the mass affluent fine-tune their investments with SMA capabilities.

Rossby adds Seeds to its wealth tech ecosystem
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
Rossby adds Seeds to its wealth tech ecosystem

The young and fast-growing RIA's latest partnership aims to help affiliated advisors tackle the portfolio personalization challenge.

Advisors and clients aren't clicking on retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2024
Advisors and clients aren't clicking on retirement planning

Survey data show crucial communication gaps between financial professionals and investors on protected income, annuities, social security and more.

Raymond James nabs $600M advisor duo from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2024
Raymond James nabs $600M advisor duo from Merrill

The newest hires at RayJay's bring over half a century of experience to its employee advisor channel in California.

Mission Wealth deepens Midwest roots with Stonepath merger
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
Mission Wealth deepens Midwest roots with Stonepath merger

The $9.1B RIA is welcoming its 38th shareholder while strengthening its presence in the greater Chicago wealth market within Illinois.

Wealth Enhancement Group widens East Coast footprint with $2.39B hybrid RIA
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group widens East Coast footprint with $2.39B hybrid RIA

The national independent beefs up its more than $94.7B enterprise with a 14-advisor team in headquartered in South Carolina.

AI, estate planning, and succession concerns weighing on private business owners
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2024
AI, estate planning, and succession concerns weighing on private business owners

The second annual survey by Brown Brothers Harriman untangles sentiments around technology, tax risks, generational wealth, and single family offices.

Northern Trust names new wealth management leaders
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2024
Northern Trust names new wealth management leaders

The firm expects continued success for its ultra-high-net-worth focus with a freshly appointed global family office head and Western regional chief.