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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Wealth industry veterans launch all-in-one Advisor CRM solution
FINTECH NOV 20, 2024
Wealth industry veterans launch all-in-one Advisor CRM solution

The platform, designed by two former advisors and a seasoned technology leader, promises to help RIAs drive growth and strip away workflow inefficiencies.

LPL expands Ohio footprint as advisor team departs Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2024
LPL expands Ohio footprint as advisor team departs Osaic

The latest team to join the broker-dealer giant's network in the Midwest previously managed $350 million.

Revealed: The best wealth managers and advisors under 40
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2024
Revealed: The best wealth managers and advisors under 40

In its inaugural Rising Stars report, InvestmentNews recognizes new-generation professionals who've distinguished themselves with passion and a relentless commitment to growth.

$38B Carson Group strengthens Midwest presence with MAG Wealth Management expansion
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2024
$38B Carson Group strengthens Midwest presence with MAG Wealth Management expansion

The strategic deal forms a new $350 million Carson Wealth location in Minnesota while showcasing its model for advisor growth and succession planning.

Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Survey finds clients' crypto allocations are continuing to grow

Latest DACFP snapshot advisor poll finds clearer signals of positive sentiment and intentions towards digital assets.

Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research

The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.

Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Tifin Give rolls out industry-leading feature to amplify DAF-based giving

The donor-advised fund platform's new capability lets philanthropic users rally support with personalized campaigns for the causes they care most about.

MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2024
MassMutual welcomes back family-run advisory practice from Osaic

The boomerang team serving high-net-worth clients in Southern California is returning to the broker-dealer giant after more than two decades.

Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2024
Blackstone enters $8B deal for fast-casual giant Jersey Mike's Subs

The private equity behemoth's acquisition deal for America's second-largest sandwich chain marks its latest expansion into the franchise business.

Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Wealth.com strikes partnership with $11.84B RIA Merit Financial Advisors

The alliance will give advisors at the top-ranked independent access to the fintech provider's estate planning capabilities.