Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

10 years experience1,025,285 Total views on InvestmentNews in 2025

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RIAs Alternative investments Fintech Mutual funds Practice management

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.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“After a decade of covering wealth management from the Canadian and US perspectives, I've chosen to see this space as a rich industry filled with motivated individuals working against forces that go against their clients' best interest. It's been encouraging to watch the industry from purely focusing on investment products to a more holistic approach that includes financial planning, risk management, retirement planning, charitable giving, and legacy conversations.”

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Featured content from Leo

Pontera cries 'anticompetitive,' Fidelity cites cyber safety in credential sharing standoff 'This came out of the blue': Why firms are pushing back against New Jersey's proposed independent contractor rule From breakaways to breakouts: How Altruist's Jason Wenk sees next-gen RIAs moving forward

Previous experience

  • Key Media — US News Writer
  • Key Meda — Canada editor
  • Key Media — News editor
  • Key Meda — Business journalist

Education

  • Masters in Applied Business Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific
  • Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines

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Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares
FINTECH OCT 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares

The Wall Street giant’s newest deal, the first under CEO Ted Pick, signals a push to connect clients with private company shares and deepen relationships with high-growth firms.

Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team

A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.

2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2025
2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon

New data show a 300-deal year comfortably in the cards as private equity, mid-size sellers, and sub-acquisitions emerge as key drivers.

Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2025
Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993

Analysts from the Tax Foundation also found retail prices picked up by 4.9% from trade levies, with even more price hikes expected into next year.

Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?
FIXED INCOME OCT 28, 2025
Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?

The retail giant's move to slash 14,000 roles offers an early case of how AI could reshape the workforce – and how that could test monetary policy.

Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer

Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based team parts ways with Commonwealth after 31 years, and Wells Fargo snags a three-advisor team managing more than $722 million from Merrill.

Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients

The six models, offered in partnership with Envestnet, are designed to help advisors manage affluent and institutional client relationships.

Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2025
Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs

Marla Sofer, whose leadership experience includes roles at BlackRock and JPMorgan, explains how gamification and AI can help elevate client engagement and understanding for advisors.