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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RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2024
RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite

The Minnesota-based firm's new COO comes with deep experience and a sterling reputation for supporting independent advisor transitions and growth efforts.

LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2024
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head

The veteran with more than 25 years' experience will drive the firm's expansion into SMAs, alts strategies, and address advisors' need for low-cost access to crucial ETF strategies.

Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 30, 2024
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs

The platform, which features a real-time screening function, improved data transparency, and one-click trading, aims to address a longstanding portfolio pain point for advisors.

Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA
FINTECH SEP 27, 2024
Wealth tech firm RISR strikes partnership with GVA

The fintech startup will help advisors at the $9B RIA achieve organic growth with enhanced services to business owner clients.

Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2024
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge

Analysis from the National Council of Aging reveals "a snowballing crisis" of financial insecurity as costs of long-term care outpace income and home value gains.

Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Merrill adds advisors managing over $1.5B in client assets

The firm's latest string of hires from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, expand its profile in the California and Miami markets.

Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2024
Wells Fargo scoops $2B team from JPMorgan

The six-advisor team led by two brothers widens Wells Fargo Advisors' high-net-worth Private Client Group in New York City.

Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Carson Wealth widens Montana footprint with True North partnership

The firm has secured its second location in Billings with a six-person advisory team managing over $400M in assets.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment revealed on Thursday represents a stunning fall from grace following a monthslong corruption investigation.

Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions

The independent giant is looking to its next stage of growth as it adds and promotes industry veterans to its executive suite.