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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Wealth Professional Canada

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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Blackstone sees bright spot in commercial real estate debt with record $8B fund raise
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2025
Blackstone sees bright spot in commercial real estate debt with record $8B fund raise

The titanic alternative assets giant's latest move will help bridge a gap between lenders and still-challenged property owners, says debt strategies head.

AlTi expands into Germany with Kontora Family Office deal
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2025
AlTi expands into Germany with Kontora Family Office deal

The wealth giant overseeing $77 billion in total assets has secured itself a foothold in the world's third-largest ultra-high-net-worth market.

Dynasty, FL Putnam announce additions in Virginia
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Dynasty, FL Putnam announce additions in Virginia

Dynasty Financial Partners helps a Goldman team return to independence as FL Putnam inks its fifth deal in 12 months.

NASAA flags crypto scams, social media schemes among top investor threats for 2025
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2025
NASAA flags crypto scams, social media schemes among top investor threats for 2025

The regulatory association's annual list highlights risk from tech-powered fraud and affinity scams, with an expected uptick in the weaponization of AI.

Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats

A reported plan to cut staff at the agency by half and uncertainty over the future of its free tax filing program could have massive consequences, think tank says.

Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2025
Nearly half of Americans confess they 'file and forget it' when it comes to taxes

Edelman Financial Engines survey highlights rampant lack of confidence in tax-managed investing, with younger investors feeling like they're missing out on planning wins.

How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2025
How have auto-IRAs and fintech reshaped retirement saving?

New research examines how assets in IRAs have shifted over the years, and whether the vehicles are still serving their intended purpose.

Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2025
Eighty-four percent of women not confident managing an inheritance or windfall, finds survey

Poll of more than 1,500 Americans highlights how demographic gaps in investing and estate planning create an opportunity for advisors.

Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2025
Choreo sues Compound Planning, claims it poached $1.2B Iowa advisor team

A lawsuit alleges advisors solicited clients and violated employee agreements, while accusing Compound of unfair recruitment practices.

Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates
FINTECH MAR 05, 2025
Advisor360, Practifi, Wealthbox unveil advisor CRM updates

Wealth tech providers unveil stand-alone platform, AI strategy, and integration partnership to support demand for productivity and personalization.