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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Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Which are the top new tech solutions for investment professionals?

InvestmentNews' inaugural report showcases some of the best new portfolio management systems, retirement income planning solutions, and compliance tools.

Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal
FINTECH NOV 19, 2024
Robinhood ventures into the RIA space with $300M TradePMR deal

The transaction, set to complete in the first half of next year, will give the online trading giant access to a platform supporting 350 advisory firms managing more than $40 billion in assets.

Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2024
Nationwide boosts annuity offerings with new index options

The retirement giant is extending its guaranteed income shelf with fixed-income annuity options from Loomis Sayles and Nasdaq.

Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Envestnet deepens Schwab partnership with beefed-up CRM features

The wealth tech giant's latest rollout of much-requested updates will enhance its support for Schwab affiliated advisors.

$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
$3.4B RIA growth platform Elevation Point expands leadership

The independent firm launched by ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson has tapped veterans from Summit Financial and BNY Pershing as it transitions an "oversubscribed pipeline" of advisor teams.

Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Ex-Osaic CFO Jon Frojen resurfaces at $37B Beacon Pointe

The industry veteran brings nearly 40 years of experience, including more than a decade in the CFO role, as the leading RIA continues to grow and enhance its operations.

ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
LPL welcomes 2,800 Prudential advisors with completed integration pact

Following a $300 million investment, LPL is set to gain $60 billion in assets from Prudential's broker-dealer and RIA business.

Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering
FINTECH NOV 18, 2024
Advyzon teases new ultra-high-net-worth offering

The fintech giant's upcoming all-in-one solution for UHNW clients and family offices combines portfolio management, performance reporting, and CRM into a unified interface.

Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2024
Fifth Third expands further in North Carolina with $1.8B Truist team

The firm's newest advisor additions in the Southeast come with 55 years of collective experience in the industry.