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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Raymond James recruits seasoned advisor in New Jersey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2024
Raymond James recruits seasoned advisor in New Jersey

The $140M advisor from Benjamin F. Edwards joins Raymond James Financial Services with around two decades of experience.

Barclays hammered with $1.25M fine over fingerprinting lapses
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 22, 2024
Barclays hammered with $1.25M fine over fingerprinting lapses

Finra has penalized the Wall Street brokerage for failures dating back to at least 2013 and involving thousands of its non-registered employees.

Barred broker faces 12-year sentence for defrauding Gold Star families
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 22, 2024
Barred broker faces 12-year sentence for defrauding Gold Star families

The ex-financial counselor for the US Army has been ordered to pay $1.4M for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar churning scheme.

Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer confirmed dead in superyacht tragedy
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Bloomer confirmed dead in superyacht tragedy

Authorities are continuing their efforts to investigate the disaster that took the life of the 70-year-old veteran leader.

Annuities post $109B sales record in Q2 as deferred annuities surge
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 22, 2024
Annuities post $109B sales record in Q2 as deferred annuities surge

Indexed and structured products logged robust double-digit growth as fixed-rate annuities face challenges from declining rates, says new report.

SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 22, 2024
SEC commissioner pans regulator’s latest pay-to-play order

The regulator’s “inquisition” against campaign contributions could have a chilling effect on political participation, the dissenting official warned.

RBC Wealth Management expands in Ohio with $693M team from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2024
RBC Wealth Management expands in Ohio with $693M team from Morgan Stanley

The wealth firm’s newest branch in Cincinnati is operated by a multi-generational team that includes a 29-year veteran advisor.

Raymond James continues RJA recruitment streak with Morgan Stanley tandem
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2024
Raymond James continues RJA recruitment streak with Morgan Stanley tandem

The two advisors who reportedly managed over $360M extend the broker-dealer giant’s reach in Florida and Colorado.

AlphaTrAI advances wealth tech ambitions with Anchor acquisition
FINTECH AUG 22, 2024
AlphaTrAI advances wealth tech ambitions with Anchor acquisition

The deal blends the fintech provider’s AI sophistication with an established presence in the asset and wealth management industries.

Cardea reboots to Fourcore with backing from Nobel dynasty members
ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2024
Cardea reboots to Fourcore with backing from Nobel dynasty members

The firm has secured a $25M funding commitment to support its push to build a unique next-gen approach to asset management.