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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Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta

Previously managing $2.6 billion in assets, the new RIA led by veterans from Stephens and Goldman Sach is setting its sights on the ultra-high-net-worth and family office space.

Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2025
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York

The latest powerhouse group to leave Osaic is moving at an interesting time, with Commonwealth is set to be absorbed by IBD behemoth LPL.

Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division

With experience from Fidelity and Schwab, Hanau will support the newest pillar of its Wealth Hub framework covering independent RIAs, W-2 employees, and its supported independence model.

RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues

Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.

Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech
FINTECH JUN 10, 2025
Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech

The two leading wealth tech providers are boosting their support for growth-focused advisors with new integrated features and AI-powered tools.

Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion

CEO Jim Dickson said the two women leaders' hiring marks "a defining moment" for the Minneapolis-based RIA growth accelerator.

How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers

Against a backdrop of non-stop trade policy changes, planning professionals and leaders share their clients' experiences and the strategies they're using to adapt.

LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
LPL, Edward Jones, other brokerages hit with multimillion-dollar settlement over excessive commissions

Multi-year NASAA investigation shows the five firms charged customers $19 million across just over a million trades, violating FINRA rules.

Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025

Leading with competence and empathy, the best independent advisors have built strong client relationships with communication and investment knowledge, among other hallmarks.

Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president

The $287 billion RIA behemoth's newest leader, with experience from Capital Group and BlackRock, will lead its workplace, employee planning, and wealth planning businesses.