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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Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2024
Perigon Wealth Management eyes growth with leadership shakeup

The San Francisco-based RIA hires a new CFO and two industry veterans, alums of Mather Group and Colony Group, to inaugural director positions.

Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Vanguard Charitable cheers $20B grant milestone

The leading non-profit and donor-advised fund sponsor cited exponential growth in giving, particularly among long-term philanthropic investors.

Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2024
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg

Northwestern Mutual analysis reveals gaps in expectations and attitudes across generations of women.

Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner Kovitz to absorb Fort Pitt Capital

The latest development will add $5.9B to the Chicago-based powerhouse while extending its reach in Pennsylvania.

Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal
RIA NEWS OCT 03, 2024
Cerity Partners expands in Colorado with Janiczek deal

The top-ranked RIA is deepening its reach in Denver's ultra-high-net-worth market with a highly credentialed advisor team.

US ETFs surge past $10T in September
ETFS OCT 03, 2024
US ETFs surge past $10T in September

Inflows of $57B into equity strategies plus a record-setting rush into fixed income drove the ETF milestone.

Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch

The PE-backed wealth platform is helping affiliated financial professionals advance their people and practice skills through the virtual and in-person program.

LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James

With a team of nine advisors, the nearly 30-year-old practice expands LPL's footprint with two additional locations in Texas.

Senator Warren calls for curbs on "too big to manage" Citigroup
WIREHOUSES OCT 03, 2024
Senator Warren calls for curbs on "too big to manage" Citigroup

The US Senator pressed regulators to place growth restrictions on the Wall Street giant, citing repeated failures in its compliance and risk management.

HSAs have made progress, but there's still room for more
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2024
HSAs have made progress, but there's still room for more

After $123B asset record, Morningstar report highlights positives and recommendations to help investors in the health savings account space.