Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

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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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Raymond James adds three to employee advisor unit
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2024
Raymond James adds three to employee advisor unit

The firm’s new hires in Arkansas, Ohio, and Michigan, including a defector from Edward Jones, collectively managed more than $380M.

Vanilla boosts advisor support with education platform reboot
FINTECH JUL 29, 2024
Vanilla boosts advisor support with education platform reboot

The fintech firm is doubling down on its mission to raise estate planning awareness with the relaunch of its learning program.

LPL extends NY footprint with ex-minor league baseball pro from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2024
LPL extends NY footprint with ex-minor league baseball pro from Osaic

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition brings 31 years of industry experience and reportedly managed $250M in assets.

Elevation Point bolsters leadership with two UBS execs
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2024
Elevation Point bolsters leadership with two UBS execs

The newly added founding partners at Jim Dickson's firm also both bring significant experience from Merrill Lynch.

Plans, value props, and personas make the difference for top RIA firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2024
Plans, value props, and personas make the difference for top RIA firms

Firms that lead the pack in new clients and AUM growth are more likely to have clear marketing plans and directions, Schwab says.

Managed accounts consolidation is inevitable, says Cerulli
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Managed accounts consolidation is inevitable, says Cerulli

With three-fifths of survey respondents expecting a unified environment in at least two years, platform providers have to work hard to win advisors over.

CW Advisors snaps up Mercadien Asset Management
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2024
CW Advisors snaps up Mercadien Asset Management

The Audax-backed RIA’s latest acquisition vaults it to the $8.8B AUM mark while expanding its presence in New Jersey.

iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2024
iCapital deepens Arax partnership with Ashton Thomas deal

The global fintech firm is helping more advisors and high-net-worth clients access opportunities in the alternative investment space.

Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret

Survey gives a glimpse into savings habits across generations, along with ongoing challenges in building nest eggs.

Finra fines, suspends JPMorgan rep over CFP exam leaks
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2024
Finra fines, suspends JPMorgan rep over CFP exam leaks

Diptes Basu contravened industry rules and the CFP’s Pathway Agreement by participating in an exam cheating ring.