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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Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 14, 2024
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans

New Corebridge survey reveals false beliefs around costs, uncertainty on coverage, and what motivates people to get insured.

Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs

The brokerage giant reportedly failed to accurately disclose critical information on more than 500,000 trades involving munis and debt securities.

Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses
FINTECH AUG 14, 2024
Snappy Kraken expands ambitions to bigger RIA businesses

Wealth tech provider unveils mid- to enterprise-level marketing platform, taps Altruist and Schwab vets to support larger RIAs and BDs.

Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space
ETFS AUG 13, 2024
Allspring takes another step toward active ETF space

The global asset management firm has telegraphed its plans for six ETF launches with initial regulatory filings.

Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal

The leading RIA has secured an equity interest in the Ohio-based firm’s $400M wealth division through a strategic partnership.

Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 13, 2024
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment

The ex-broker cheated a senior investor out of more than $700k and attempted to hide it in Ponzi-like fashion, according to the SEC.

Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2024
Raymond James stretches recruitment streak with ex-JPMorgan advisor

The independent giant’s latest addition in Texas, a 20-year veteran breakaway advisor, reportedly managed $150M in client assets.

Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform
FINTECH AUG 13, 2024
Advyzon and Innovayte unveil next-generation investment platform

The fintech firms’ new platform aims to help RIAs address UNW clients’ needs with advanced portfolio rebalancing, SMA capabilities, and more.