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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Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2025
Goldman opens new retail path to private equity with latest fund

The Wall Street giant's newest alts offering, launched under a "G-Series" branding, builds on a broader trend of investment firms looking to expand alts access to the masses.

Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2025
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower

Arbitrators rule non-compete clause was unenforceable as Bellevue advisor Lars Knudsen speaks out against "vindictive behavior."

Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Fed's Cook, Jefferson counsel vigilance amid continued uncertainty

With inflation and growth facing crosscurrents, the Federal Reserve leaders are favoring a data-dependent stance.

Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines
EQUITIES APR 03, 2025
Apple freefalls as Trump tariffs tear up supply lines

The iPhone maker suffered its worst single-day decline since 2020 as major suppliers in China, Vietnam, and India get caught in the economic crossfire.

ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter
ETFS APR 03, 2025
ETF inflows hit Q1 record as investors seek shelter

Investors pour into gold, bonds, and value funds as equity volatility and trade tensions reshape portfolios.

Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors

Newest additions from firms including Morgan Stanley, Farther, and Valeo come as firm stresses tech-enabled independence.

Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2025
Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA

Waverly is making its debut in Massachusetts as the $34 billion New York-based independent onboards an experienced veteran.

What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2025
What's keeping RIAs up at night? Ask the custodians they work with

Shifting regulations, higher client expectations, and navigating growth challenges are just some of the issues confronting independent advisors.

Allspring names Kate Burke as its new CEO
ETFS APR 02, 2025
Allspring names Kate Burke as its new CEO

The veteran leader with more than two decades of asset management industry experience is inheriting the role from Joe Sullivan as part of a planned succession.

EP Wealth adds $660M with Peninsula acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2025
EP Wealth adds $660M with Peninsula acquisition

The $31 billion RIA is getting a new foothold in California as it welcomes an experienced planning team in the San Francisco Bay Area.