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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iCapital gives advisors more skin in the sports investing game
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2024
iCapital gives advisors more skin in the sports investing game

The alts provider's latest partnership provides access to private opportunities in golf, football, and other professional sports.

Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers
RIA NEWS SEP 13, 2024
Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers

The coming sunset of an estate and gift tax exemption is putting the heat on wealthy Americans to fast-track their inheritance plans.

Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition
FINTECH SEP 13, 2024
Sowell selects Tifin to supercharge client acquisition

Strengthening their years-long connection, the strategic partnership will give the Arkansas-based RIA access to fresh insights to drive asset growth.

Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 13, 2024
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL

The latest hires catering to business owners and family offices are joining its independent employee division, Raymond James Advisor Select, in Mississipi.

Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 12, 2024
Wells Fargo slapped with $3M in sanctions for trading supervision shortfalls

The Wall Street bank's main broker-dealer failed to adequately oversee reps who recommended losing short-term trades in closed-end funds, medium-term notes, and syndicate preferred stocks, according to Finra.

Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2024
Merrill bags $2.2B advisor duo from Morgan Stanley

The two elite advisors, including a 30-year industry veteran, extend the firm's reach in Illinois and North Carolina.

AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies
FINTECH SEP 12, 2024
AssetMark amps up advisor offerings with Morningstar Wealth strategies

The TAMP giant's newly unveiled suite of ETF portfolios, SMAs, and active-passive models gives its users even more flexibility to serve clients' needs.

Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost
ETFS SEP 12, 2024
Index funds and advisors give investors a confidence boost

Survey research shines a light on the increasing role of index strategies, and how advisors can continue showing their value.

Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security

EBRI research on public-sector 401(k) plan participants reveals how increased reliance on credit card debt and plan loans could have long-term consequences.

Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS

The veteran with nearly three decades of experience will lead the Arizona-based firm's newly established family office division.