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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Carson Group widens California footprint
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Carson Group widens California footprint

The acquisitive wealth giant is extending its presence in Sacramento as it welcomes a $365 million advisor duo.

Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Mission Wealth expands in Texas with Logic Capital merger

The deal extends Mission Wealth's footprint into Houston while boosting it to $10.6 billion in assets under management.

Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 28, 2025
Osaic bolsters credit union presence with Navy Federal partnership

The investment advisory giant's latest collaboration expands its institutional platform with 69 financial advisors.

Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Andrew Left calls for SEC clarity on public investor statements

A petition by the famed short seller argues recent enforcement actions "create a chilling effect on free speech and market participation" in stock trading.

Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2025
Former Hightower advisor scores substantial victory in non-compete lawsuit

The Delaware decision voiding non-compete provision under California law has far-reaching implications, says advisor's attorney.

Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership
FINTECH JAN 27, 2025
Orion doubles down on data with Snowflake partnership

The wealth tech giant is rolling out access to the industry-leading cloud data platform for advisors at select firms in the second quarter.

Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2025
Arax, LPL announce billion-dollar additions

The PE-backed wealth platform is expanding across Colorado and Idaho while broker-dealer giant LPL welcomes a multigenerational advisor pair from UBS.

Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2025
Hedge funds hit a $4.5T high note in 2024

The industry notched record inflows off the back of continued demand even as investors raise concerns around performance and fees.

Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates
FINTECH JAN 24, 2025
Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.