Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

10 years experience1,025,285 Total views on InvestmentNews in 2025

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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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Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Bill Ackman backtracks on Pershing Square US fund

After multiple setbacks and delays, the hedge fund titan has cancelled the much-anticipated IPO for his closed-end fund.

Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 31, 2024
Pershing hammered with $1.4M fine over variable-rate security errors

Despite red flags, Finra says it failed to fix systemic reporting issues that led to over one million inaccurate account statements and trade confirmations.

Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2024
Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo

Research by Nationwide reveals almost three-quarters fear funds will run out before they die, while nearly four-fifths see a need for reform.

Bluespring snaps up $1.35B retirement planning powerhouse
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Bluespring snaps up $1.35B retirement planning powerhouse

The wealth aggregator is extending its presence in Pennsylvania as it welcomes its 27th partner firm.

Sequoia expands in Connecticut with $420M UHNW manager
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Sequoia expands in Connecticut with $420M UHNW manager

The nearly $20B RIA is extending its acquisition streak as it integrates a new team into its family office.

Father-son advisor duo hops to LPL from Avantax
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Father-son advisor duo hops to LPL from Avantax

The Virginia-based family practice joins the firm after it reportedly managed some $170M at the tax-focused Cetera subsidiary.

Commonwealth snags $300M team from Northwestern Mutual
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Commonwealth snags $300M team from Northwestern Mutual

The top-ranked IBD and RIA firm has just added a Wisconsin-based advisory team to its network.

Focus eyes next phase with C-suite addition  
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2024
Focus eyes next phase with C-suite addition  

The colossal RIA network has promoted a key leader of its consolidation strategy into a more expansive role.

DC plans crucial against retirement income shortfalls, says Morningstar report
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2024
DC plans crucial against retirement income shortfalls, says Morningstar report

New model finds most workers not in plans may not hit their retirement goals, with single females, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers at greater risk.

RISR and Journey Strategic Wealth arm advisors to business owners
FINTECH JUL 30, 2024
RISR and Journey Strategic Wealth arm advisors to business owners

The wealth tech firm’s latest strategic collaboration will help advisors bridge an industry-wide gap for entrepreneurial clients.