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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Mercer Advisors lands third-biggest deal to date with Full Sail Capital
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2025
Mercer Advisors lands third-biggest deal to date with Full Sail Capital

With over 600 clients, the $71 billion RIA acquirer's latest partner marks its second transaction in Oklahoma.

Fintech bytes: FP Alpha rolls out estate insights feature
FINTECH JUN 03, 2025
Fintech bytes: FP Alpha rolls out estate insights feature

Also, wealth.com enters Commonwealth's tech stack, while Tifin@work announces an expanded partnership.

For love or money: how one planner advises romance author clients from the heart
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 02, 2025
For love or money: how one planner advises romance author clients from the heart

Larry Sprung from Mitlin Financial explains his connection with the literary niche, why romance novelists don't fit into one single investing mold, and how writing his own book has helped fuel growth at his practice.

Envestnet taps Atria alum Sean Meighan to sharpen RIA focus
FINTECH JUN 02, 2025
Envestnet taps Atria alum Sean Meighan to sharpen RIA focus

The fintech giant is doubling down on its strategy to reach independent advisors through a newly created leadership role.

LPL, Evercore welcome West Coast breakaways
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2025
LPL, Evercore welcome West Coast breakaways

The two firms are strengthening their presence in California with advisor teams from RBC and Silicon Valley Bank.

Elevation Point bolsters board with Orion founding CEO Eric Clarke
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2025
Elevation Point bolsters board with Orion founding CEO Eric Clarke

The Minneapolis-based minority investor for RIAs and breakaways is also welcoming a former UnitedHealth CFO to support its inorganic growth strategy.

RIA moves: Arax extends Midwestern reach, Steward Partners debuts in Arizona
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2025
RIA moves: Arax extends Midwestern reach, Steward Partners debuts in Arizona

Arax acquires a boutique firm's $4 billion RIA business in Michigan as Steward Partners continues its Southwestern expansion.

Hightower begins new era as Goldman alum Restieri takes the reins
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2025
Hightower begins new era as Goldman alum Restieri takes the reins

The Chicago-headquartered RIA giant with more than $300 billion in AUM officially welcomes its new CEO as Bob Oros steps back as part of a planned succession.

Industry, financial experts sound off after DOL walks back crypto warning for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2025
Industry, financial experts sound off after DOL walks back crypto warning for 401(k)s

The Labor Department's reversal from its 2022 guidance has drawn approval from crypto advocates – but fiduciaries must still mind their obligations.

RIA wrap: Former Procyon advisors launch Third View, ex-Rochdale CEO resurfaces in New York
RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2025
RIA wrap: Former Procyon advisors launch Third View, ex-Rochdale CEO resurfaces in New York

Elsewhere on the East Coast, a Boca Raton-headquartered shop has acquired a fellow Florida-based RIA in "a natural evolution for both organizations."