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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TradePMR boosts tech bench with veteran hires
FINTECH AUG 20, 2024
TradePMR boosts tech bench with veteran hires

The fintech firm has tapped leaders from Schwab, Apex, and Goldman Sachs as it looks to evolve a platform for independent advisors.

SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 20, 2024
SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach

The firm reportedly violated a two-year “time out” that was triggered when an employee made a campaign contribution to a key government official.

Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership

Joe Duran’s vision to support growth-minded RIAs is taking flight as it acquires a minority stake in a $10B wealth firm.

Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools
ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2024
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools

Index Industry Association survey reveals growing adoption of AI tools, tempered ESG expectations, and evolving demands for index providers.

Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2024
Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?

Survey findings suggest financial advisors could unlock organic growth opportunities as annuities attract new buyers.

Middle-market Americans feel fine on finances, but economic worries remain
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2024
Middle-market Americans feel fine on finances, but economic worries remain

Most survey respondents are saving less because of inflation and taxes, but less than half have turned to advisors for help.

Multigenerational team from Baird moves to Raymond James
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2024
Multigenerational team from Baird moves to Raymond James

The advisor trio, a father and his two sons, are joining the firm’s employee advisor unit in Indiana after managing more than $290M.

Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2024
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors

Annual study from Fidelity reveals increasing hopes and demands for advisors, as well as changing appetites within investment menus.

Nitrogen supercharges platform with summer 2024 releases
FINTECH AUG 19, 2024
Nitrogen supercharges platform with summer 2024 releases

The wealth tech provider revealed enhancements to its financial planning, risk assessment, and investment analytics modules, among other updates.

LPL recruits $375M independent team from Wells Fargo
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2024
LPL recruits $375M independent team from Wells Fargo

The broker-dealer giant grows in North Carolina as the experienced planning team comes under its supported independence model.