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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SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2026
SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies

The agency's proposal to rescind the contentious 2024 Biden-era mandate opens up a 60-day public comment period.

EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2026
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth

The Carmel, Indiana RIA grew nearly 150% in assets since severing ties with its first backer following a FINRA dispute.

Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise

Meanwhile, Raymond James' employee arm adds a defector from D.A. Davidson, and South Carolina-based RIA Ballast Rock Private Wealth recruits a new advisor.

JPMorgan contests $4.25M order over LA advisor's Super Bowl spending
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2026
JPMorgan contests $4.25M order over LA advisor's Super Bowl spending

A FINRA arbitration panel sided with a former wealth manager fired over a $642 deli platter and a disputed client event.

The private markets boom is knocking on advisors' doors
ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2026
The private markets boom is knocking on advisors' doors

A new survey finds nine in 10 advised investors would allocate to private markets on a strong recommendation – but most haven't had that talk yet.

RIAs broaden ETF lineups in Q1 2026, with real assets and active managers leading the charge
ETFS MAY 28, 2026
RIAs broaden ETF lineups in Q1 2026, with real assets and active managers leading the charge

New AdvizorPro data analysis reveals advisors are adding funds at a steady clip, while defense, commodities, and international equity quietly take share.

401(k) and IRA savings rates hit records in Q1 2026, says Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2026
401(k) and IRA savings rates hit records in Q1 2026, says Fidelity

Data covering 54 million retirement accounts show workers saving through market turbulence, with stock plans coming into their own as an investing tool.

California, New York move to tax Jan. 6 fund payouts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 28, 2026
California, New York move to tax Jan. 6 fund payouts

California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York's Alex Bores target Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund with full clawback tax proposals targeting resident recipients.

Why Gryphon Wealth chose full independence over aggregators
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAY 27, 2026
Why Gryphon Wealth chose full independence over aggregators

After two decades inside Wells Fargo, the Jacksonville-based RIA explains the case for going it alone — and what they're building next.

Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES MAY 27, 2026
Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan

The bank's outspoken CEO says it's scanning for deal targets even as geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices cloud the outlook.