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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MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
MAI Capital Management snaps up $1.2B RIA Halpern Financial

The East Coast deal marks the eighth transaction this year for the Ohio-based independent, adding to its $23.6B in client assets.

LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2024
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James

The broker-dealer titan is extending its reach in New Jersey with an advisor duo operating a proud family practice.

Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy
RIA NEWS OCT 07, 2024
Hybrid Realta Wealth nabs ex-Ameriprise leader for national recruiting strategy

The independent wealth firm says its latest hire will lead its business development team in recruiting elite advisor talent.

Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up
FINTECH OCT 04, 2024
Orion deepens Capital Group alliance with ETF portfolio tie-up

The leading wealth tech provider is helping more advisors access active ETF models through its exclusive partnership.

Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2024
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links

Survey analysis covering 20,000 retirees also shows guaranteed income, pre-retirement planning, and racial factors may play a role.

$9B Gateway Investment Advisers names Julie Schmuelling president
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
$9B Gateway Investment Advisers names Julie Schmuelling president

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long journey for the new leader at the Ohio-based RIA and Natixis affiliate firm.

UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill
WIREHOUSES OCT 04, 2024
UBS scores $400M veteran advisor from Merrill

The wirehouse's latest addition in Manchester, New Hampshire arrives with more than two decades of industry experience.

Financial literacy gaps create fiscal challenges for half of business owners
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Financial literacy gaps create fiscal challenges for half of business owners

Poll of small businesses finds financial concerns become a priority as tax, budget, and cash flow management issues come home to roost.

Missouri deals another blow against Biden's latest student debt plan
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Missouri deals another blow against Biden's latest student debt plan

The US president's effort to forgive $73B in student debt is facing stubborn resistance from a handful of Republican-led states.

BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
BMO US Private Wealth deepens Law Firm Group bench

The firm's additions in California and New York comprise 18 professionals with over 150 years of collective experience.