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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RIA moves: Carson Group marks deal milestone as Simon Quick continues slow-growth strategy
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 28, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group marks deal milestone as Simon Quick continues slow-growth strategy

Carson has fully acquired another firm in Florida, while Simon Quick Advisors finds its third perfect-fit partner in a Las Vegas-based boutique.

How much do affluent clients love fee-based planning?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2025
How much do affluent clients love fee-based planning?

The model has surged in popularity thanks to its fiduciary appeal, but the show is far from over for no-fee and commission-based arrangements.

Fintech bytes: Zocks lands Commonwealth partnership, Visory powers cybersecurity for Modern Wealth
FINTECH MAY 28, 2025
Fintech bytes: Zocks lands Commonwealth partnership, Visory powers cybersecurity for Modern Wealth

The two wealth tech firms are continuing to expand their reach among firms as they support advisor productivity and client data protection.

Advisor moves: LPL recruits Merrill alum, Raymond James adds defectors from Edward Jones and Janney
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL recruits Merrill alum, Raymond James adds defectors from Edward Jones and Janney

RayJay's latest additions bolster its independent advisor channel's presence across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washington.

Fresh off Robinhood acquisition, TradePMR unveils AdvisorEngine partnership
FINTECH MAY 28, 2025
Fresh off Robinhood acquisition, TradePMR unveils AdvisorEngine partnership

Advisor platform integration offers RIAs unified access to portfolio tools, CRM, and customizable client experience.

Rethink cybersecurity disclosure rule, SIFMA urges SEC
FINTECH MAY 27, 2025
Rethink cybersecurity disclosure rule, SIFMA urges SEC

The industry group and other financial associations called out risks from premature disclosures, overreporting, and bad actors weaponizing the rule's requirements.

Gen AI gathers momentum as wealth firms scale digital plans
FINTECH MAY 27, 2025
Gen AI gathers momentum as wealth firms scale digital plans

New Broadridge survey reveals surge in AI investments, with a third of respondents expecting a payoff within six months.

Ritholtz Wealth Management touts authenticity, JPMorgan woos well-heeled clients with new locations
WIREHOUSES MAY 27, 2025
Ritholtz Wealth Management touts authenticity, JPMorgan woos well-heeled clients with new locations

RWM has unveiled its newest office in Chicago's iconic Salt District as JPMorgan Chase bares plans to scale across four states.

RIA beat: Integrated Partners welcomes $370M Boston team, Ashton Thomas bolsters Bay Area hub
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2025
RIA beat: Integrated Partners welcomes $370M Boston team, Ashton Thomas bolsters Bay Area hub

Breaking away from First Citizens Bank, the latest team to join Ashton Thomas in San Francisco bring nearly a billion dollars in assets.

Advisor moves: Ex-Focus wealth manager hops to Stratos affiliate, LPL welcomes former RBC advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 27, 2025
Advisor moves: Ex-Focus wealth manager hops to Stratos affiliate, LPL welcomes former RBC advisor

A veteran with global roots strengthens Twenty Four Wealth's presence in Connecticut, while LPL's newest employee advisor comes with experience from the sports industry.