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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Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM

The broker-dealer giant is folding in dozens of W2 employee advisors as Bryant Riley continues to steer his besieged firm through financial difficulties.

What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2025
Americans split on Trump's trade tactics as growing majority brace for impact

New poll shows nearly three-quarters are anticipating higher prices, with nearly as many expecting a sharp short-term recession.

Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street
FINTECH APR 09, 2025
Envestnet unveils portfolio partnerships with BlackRock, State Street

The latest platform integrations aim to streamline direct indexing and custom model delivery for the wealth tech giant's RIA users.

Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support

The latest appointments feature a strategic succession in its asset management division and one promotion to a newly created practice management role.

LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2025
Retirees are wired to not touch their nest eggs, research suggests

New data show retirees reluctant to draw from savings, opting instead to spend predictable income streams like Social Security and pensions.

Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.