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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Don't stop fighting for Retirement Security Rule, financial planning coalition urges DOL
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2025
Don't stop fighting for Retirement Security Rule, financial planning coalition urges DOL

The collective of groups including CFP Board, the FPA, NAPFA, and XYPN called for continued support in a legal battle to reinforce clients' best interests.

RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2025
RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite

TMG adds to its $14 billion in AUM and AUA with a new California partnership while Cleveland-based Prosperity welcomes two veterans to its leadership.

Wirehouse moves: Merrill, Wells Fargo haul more advisors from UBS
WIREHOUSES MAY 23, 2025
Wirehouse moves: Merrill, Wells Fargo haul more advisors from UBS

The two firms have also bolstered their ranks with additions from LPL, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Investments.

As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans

Nine out of 10 veterans polled, including one-third of younger respondents, see debt as a silent battle for dignity in the years after military service.

Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2025
Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark

The IBD has also added a new advisor from Morgan Stanley in Utah, while LPL welcomes an $850 million team from Cetera.

Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2025
Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy

Appointment signals the hybrid RIA's commitment to data-driven decision-making across its five-channel ecosystem.

$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth

The LA-based RIA firm is poised to build on its growth momentum as the global alternative investment firm joins other backers.

Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach

Stan Gregor's acquisitive RIA firm expanded its reach in the South as a veteran advisor duo parted ways with Raymond James.

Focus continues executive shakeup with new CTO
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 22, 2025
Focus continues executive shakeup with new CTO

The new technology leader at Focus Financial Partners, Mark Israel, comes with 30 years' experience including a notable stint at Fisher Investments.

As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?
FINTECH MAY 21, 2025
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?

Integrated Partners President Andree Mohr highlights due diligence around data, CRM integration, and advisor training as key steps in firms' adoption journey.