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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ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows

A broad stumble in equity strategies was offset by steadiness in fixed income and momentum in rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate.

The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute

As lifespans get longer and workers' access to DB plans decrease, researchers make the case for a "hybrid" system to support retirees.

Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood

MassMutual survey shows despite three-quarters of parents indicating they prepared financially, around half still shared concerns around basic expenses and rising tuition.

Commonwealth steps up HNW advisor support with Legacy Capitals partnership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 10, 2024
Commonwealth steps up HNW advisor support with Legacy Capitals partnership

The Massachusetts-based RIA is piloting an educational program to help advisors navigate a thorny issue when planning for the high- to ultra-high-net-worth crowd.

Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role
FINTECH SEP 10, 2024
Orion taps industry veteran Mark Mayo to CFO role

The wealth tech company's newest leadership hire brings extensive financial expertise at a pivotal moment in its growth.

Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors

The AI-powered RIA's newest additions in California and Illinois include an $800M advisor from TIAA and a two-decade veteran from Corebridge.

LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo

The Long Island-based team joining LPL Private Wealth bring over 40 years of collective experience catering to a diverse clientele, with a focus on the Brooklyn area.

Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership
ALTERNATIVES SEP 10, 2024
Kestra bolsters alts focus with deepened iCapital partnership

The financial services firm's enhanced fintech collaboration integrates advanced capabilities to give advisors a more seamless experience.

Student debt defaults set for a comeback
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Student debt defaults set for a comeback

Legal challenges to student loan forgiveness programs and data on consumer debt point to a profound reckoning for borrowers.

SEC hammers nine firms with $1.24m in penalties
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2024
SEC hammers nine firms with $1.24m in penalties

The regulator's marketing rule sweep found a raft of violations in the investment advisors' advertisements.