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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Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Advisors optimistic even as election worries, wealth tsunami pose challenges

Natixis survey unpacks how advisors are using model portfolios, relationship-building, and other strategies to navigate their way to growth.

Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced Western US transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.

Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2024
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition

The RIA's fifth deal for 2024 gives it a foothold in Minnesota with a 33-person planning and investment superteam.

Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron
FINTECH OCT 16, 2024
Apex inks deal to snap up Fintron

The Texas-based wealth tech provider is taking another step towards providing a fully integrated, digital-first investing platform for its clients.

Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 15, 2024
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep

The Cincinatti firm reportedly missed multiple signs that the errant advisor misappropriated $728k from clients to fund his gambling, pay personal expenses, and repay other investors.

T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2024
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution

The new retirement savings product, launched in partnership with Pacific Life, offers a fresh option for defined contribution plan participants.

Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.