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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CW Advisors adds California RIA in latest western push
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
CW Advisors adds California RIA in latest western push

The Osaic subsidiary targets Southern California with its Catalina Capital deal, adding another foothold as it pursues high-net-worth growth across the Western US.

Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud scheme
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2026
Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud scheme

Convicted by an LA jury on 13 of 17 counts, the Citron Research founder and activist short seller now is now facing a statutory 25-year federal prison sentence.

Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal

The deal marks Ground Control's second UK transaction in under two years as US wealth platforms race to stake out overseas territory.

Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal

IRI, SIFMA, and MFA are requesting targeted clarifications on how annuities and alternative assets fit under the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary safe harbor.

$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2026
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach

The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.

Powell warns political pressure on Fed will destroy public trust
FIXED INCOME JUN 01, 2026
Powell warns political pressure on Fed will destroy public trust

The former Fed chair, now a sitting governor, says politicizing the central bank risks eroding its credibility with the American people.

Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet

Greg Abel's first major deal signals that Berkshire's acquisition machine is back – and housing is the opening move.

Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors

The firm's new retirement plan offering gives financial advisors direct access to workplace plan assets via self-directed brokerage accounts.

Wellington-Altus CEO: RIA growth hinges on culture, not just capital
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUN 01, 2026
Wellington-Altus CEO: RIA growth hinges on culture, not just capital

Shaun Hauser says entrepreneurial advisors are moving for belonging – not compensation – and there's data to back him up.

 Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations
FINTECH MAY 29, 2026
Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations

Zocks has inked an exclusive partnership with mega-RIA Hightower, while Jump becomes the choice AI operating system for Equitable Advisors' field force.