Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

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

Leo's specialty topics

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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Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2025
Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition

The $40 billion RIA firm's latest West Coast deal brings a veteran with over 25 years of experience to its legacy division for succession-focused advisors.

DeVoe & Company taps ex-Dynasty exec as new president
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2025
DeVoe & Company taps ex-Dynasty exec as new president

Gordon Ross is stepping into the firm's leadership as deal momentum hits fever pitch in the RIA space.

Finance back in favor with career-seeking grads, but AI shakes up expectations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2025
Finance back in favor with career-seeking grads, but AI shakes up expectations

CFA Institute research reveals hopes, fears, and plans for professional development, as well as where today's young adults are turning for job and money advice.

Fintech bytes: GReminders and Advisor CRM announce AI-related updates
FINTECH JUL 01, 2025
Fintech bytes: GReminders and Advisor CRM announce AI-related updates

GReminders is deepening its integration partnership with a national wealth firm, while Advisor CRM touts a free new meeting tool for RIAs.

SEC charges barred ex-Merrill broker behind Bain Capital private equity fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 01, 2025
SEC charges barred ex-Merrill broker behind Bain Capital private equity fraud

The Texas-based former advisor reportedly bilked clients out of millions of dollars, keeping them in the dark with doctored statements and a fake email domain.

Advisor moves: LPL adds ex-Osaic advisor in Fresno, RBC plants a new stake in Nashville
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 01, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds ex-Osaic advisor in Fresno, RBC plants a new stake in Nashville

Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based advisor from Edward Jones has found a new home within Osaic.

Choreo taps ex-Edelman exec Jason Van de Loo as CEO
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2025
Choreo taps ex-Edelman exec Jason Van de Loo as CEO

New chief executive expected to lead Choreo's national expansion as firm doubles down on tax-focused planning for affluent clients.

RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2025
RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group extends its acquisition strategy with a Maryland-based advisory practice.

Northern Trust names new West Region president for wealth
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2025
Northern Trust names new West Region president for wealth

The new regional leader brings nearly 25 years of experience as the firm seeks to tap a complex and evolving market.

Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors

The latest updates to its recordkeeping platform, including a solution originally developed for one large 20,000-advisor client, take aim at the small to medium-sized business space.