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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Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning

New BofA survey report unpacks trends around high-net-worth individuals' trust and estate strategies, including insights on business succession and incapacity planning.

Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2024
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair

The president-elect's nominee, whose regulatory stance contrasts sharply with outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, drew cheers from voices in the crypto and investment industries.

Dynasty announces wealth advisory tie-up with Nasdaq Private Market
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Dynasty announces wealth advisory tie-up with Nasdaq Private Market

The strategic partnership will help employees of non-public companies navigate secondary liquidity events with comprehensive investment and tax planning services.

Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
Mariner adds $878M in bicoastal double-deal

The PE-backed RIA colossus with $245 billion in assets under management has just expanded its footprint in Florida and California.

BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks
EQUITIES DEC 04, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard are split on AI stocks

Voices at the world's two biggest asset managers offer competing outlooks on what's in store for AI-driven equities in 2025 and beyond.

Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform
FINTECH DEC 04, 2024
Voya taps Orion for new advisor tech platform

The new partnership promises a unified experience that integrates in-plan and retail solutions with financial planning and other capabilities for Voya's advisor business.

Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2024
$27B Allworth swipes Ryan Wealth Management from Osaic

The $500 million firm gives the fast-growing national RIA additional footholds in the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest wealth markets.

Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?
RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2024
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?

With $20 billion of IRS funding potentially in limbo, the federal tax collection agency stands at a crucial crossroads on its path of enforcement.

$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment
RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2024
$13B hybrid RIA Snowden Lane names new leader to ramp up national recruitment

The leading independent, advisor-owned firm is sharpening its growth focus by elevating one of its senior partners into an expanded leadership role.