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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Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones

IAA reached a new asset record as Compound Planning announced strategic additions to its leadership team.

CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants

The credential-granting body's 2024 leaderboard for new certification features Fidelity, Schwab, Northwestern, and LPL.

Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman
RIA NEWS JAN 24, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman

The giant RIA and wealth hub is bolstering its Pacific Northwest footprint as Focus reveals another internal consolidation in Seattle.

What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors
ETFS JAN 23, 2025
What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors

One CFRA strategist argues the increasing influence of derivatives-based strategies won't necessarily lead to more risks.

Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Novare Capital Management

The minority investor is bolstering its presence in North Carolina through a partnership with the $1.8 billion RIA.

$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
$10B Merit sharpens growth focus with new M&A lead

With deep experience and wide connections, the top-ranked RIA 's latest hire from Captrust extends its streak of strategic executive recruitments.

Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 23, 2025
Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down

The leading annuity and insurance top executive is stepping down after a distinguished 40-year career in the industry.

Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
Carson Wealth kicks off 2025 deal calendar with $1B Chicago office acquisition

The latest buyout transaction taps into an industry-wide need for succession-planning options, says Carson Group CEO.

Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2025
Poll reveals trust trumps performance in investor-advisor relationships

Survey of 1,000 US investors shows how financial goals, accurate communications, and other elements can make – or break – connections.

Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency
ALTERNATIVES JAN 22, 2025
Pension funds push once again for private equity transparency

A coalition of pension managers and other institutional investors have issued a fresh call for PE fund managers to clearly report their fees and returns.