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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Advisor moves: Teams managing more than $2B depart UBS for LPL, Wells Fargo, and Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2025
Advisor moves: Teams managing more than $2B depart UBS for LPL, Wells Fargo, and Raymond James

The latest breakaways, including an elite Colorado group that reported $1.25 billion at UBS, add to the wirehouse's continuing retention woes.

Edward Jones bares plans to expand high-net-worth services
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2025
Edward Jones bares plans to expand high-net-worth services

The privately held firm is looking to open four new private client hubs, advanced advisor training and support, and expand its investment and tax offerings.

Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in

With next-generation workers facing the hardest hit, Senior Wealth Advisor says weighing other job opportunities and maintaining healthy savings habits will continue to be critical.

Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2025
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer

Green is joining the California-based RIA with more than 15 years of experience, including his most recent stint as Osaic's human resources chief.

Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants

The $260 billion consolidator continues its growth in the family office space with a new stake in New England.

Fed leadership under pressure as September rate decision looms
FIXED INCOME SEP 15, 2025
Fed leadership under pressure as September rate decision looms

Stephen Miran set to be confirmed, Fed Governor Cook still fighting fraud charges, and BlackRock's Rieder joins list of potential successors to Fed Chair Powell.

RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms

The two serial acquirers added new partners on separate sides of the map, including a $570 million Bay Area RIA and a $600 million planning-focused firm in Pennsylvania.

Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2025
Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds

The firm's 16th annual survey shows nine-tenths of plan sponsors tap advisors to help improve participant outcomes, though fewer believe workers are on track with their retirement saving.

Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates
FINTECH SEP 12, 2025
Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates

Zocks' expanded platform streamlines the advice and onboarding process, while Broadridge doubles down on digital marketing.

RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley

Parkwoods Wealth Partners also extended its reach in Indiana as a $350 million RIA joins the firm.