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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Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors expands with $2B advisor team

The bank-supported independent RIA is widening its reach with a Merrill Lynch alum and a new office in North Carolina.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management
RIA NEWS NOV 07, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $536M M&R Capital Management

The RIA aggregator's latest deal gives it a sixth New Jersey location while pushing its assets managed to $96.6 billion.

Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2024
Millennials more likely to seek stock gains through index funds

Research suggests Gen Y investors' embrace of index investing could create an entry point for advisors looking to work with the next generation.

US ETFs raked in $123B in October
ETFS NOV 06, 2024
US ETFs raked in $123B in October

New reports show robust inflows into equity strategies, a spike in China ETFs interest, and a new record in active bond strategies.

Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2024
Raymond James strengthens Eastern US network with Edward Jones advisors

The broker-dealer giant's latest additions in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia are starting anew at RayJay's independent advisor channel.

NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2024
NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use

The regulatory coalition is proposing revisions to its model rule governing broker-dealers, which would include aligning it with Reg BI principles.

RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2024
RIA M&A hits all-time high in October Surprise

Devoe's latest tracking of deal activity for the month shows 39 record-breaking transactions, including four-fifths that featured private equity.

Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2024
Interactive Brokers election bettors give Trump the edge

For what it's worth, snapshot of contracts taken on polling day gives the former president a roughly six-to-four advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures
ALTERNATIVES NOV 05, 2024
Finra fines Michigan BD over GPB supervision failures

Investigation finds the firm's reps recommended high-risk limited partnerships to six clients, including five seniors, contrary to its policies.

Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2024
Older retirement savers could get a bigger boost from super catch-ups

The bump in 401(k) and Roth contribution limits is taking effect for workers aged 60 to 63 years old next year – but taking advantage of it won't be that easy.