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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Morningstar study on long-term care costs gets pushback from think tank
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2025
Morningstar study on long-term care costs gets pushback from think tank

Assumptions of dour retirement outcomes from paying for long-term services and support are patently divorced from reality, argues the American Enterprise Institute.

Florida firm hit with six-figure fine for non-compliant RILA recommendations
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2025
Florida firm hit with six-figure fine for non-compliant RILA recommendations

FINRA says AAG Capital failed to maintain oversight in line with Reg BI, leading some life insurance customers to give up death benefits worth over $100,000 more than the cash surrender value.

Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAY 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team

Angeles Wealth Management bolsters its female leadership with a new partner in New York, while Maine-based Great Diamond Partners adds a senior financial advisor and a portfolio manager.

People moves: LPL expands wealth leadership as Caprock taps M&A veteran
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2025
People moves: LPL expands wealth leadership as Caprock taps M&A veteran

LPL is strengthening its high-net-worth planning and tech capabilities while the multi-family office and RIA sets the scene for a selective dealmaking strategy.

RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management

Meanwhile, former Bison Wealth-affiliated firm QTR is spreading its wings as a fully independent RIA in Florida.

Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones

Survey research shows how caregiving can take a years-long toll on finances, career, and emotions.

Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
Are advisors missing retirees' needs in 'fragile decade'?

Survey suggests financial professionals are falling behind investors' need for guaranteed income and asset protection in their golden years.

RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.