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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Envestnet confirms $4.5 billion acquisition
FINTECH JUL 11, 2024
Envestnet confirms $4.5 billion acquisition

Wealthtech titan to be snapped up in a transaction that also includes Reverence Capital, BlackRock, Fidelity, and other strategic partners.

Modern Wealth tops $4B AUM with C&J Wealth Advisors deal
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2024
Modern Wealth tops $4B AUM with C&J Wealth Advisors deal

The RIA aggregator’s ninth acquisition in 14 months also represents its first foray into the South as it gains a foothold in Tennessee.

Robertson Stephens breaks another billion-dollar barrier with RIA partnership
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Robertson Stephens breaks another billion-dollar barrier with RIA partnership

The national RIA has officially exceeded $6B in advisory assets while gaining its first foothold in Oregon.

Pensionmark enters a new era with World Investment Advisors rebrand
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Pensionmark enters a new era with World Investment Advisors rebrand

After two years of supercharged growth, the RIA aggregator is refreshing its brand to entice more independent wealth practices.

Americans with advisors feel more ready to retire, finds Northwestern Mutual
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2024
Americans with advisors feel more ready to retire, finds Northwestern Mutual

Survey research showcases the value of financial advice for high-net-worth individuals, Black Americans, and next-gen investors.

Roaring Kitty’s $211M GameStop stake poses a mathematical mystery
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Roaring Kitty’s $211M GameStop stake poses a mathematical mystery

The magnitude of Keith Gill’s recently revealed meme stock positions has investing leaders and experts scratching their heads.

Lincoln takes $300k fine over VUL marketing arrangement
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 10, 2024
Lincoln takes $300k fine over VUL marketing arrangement

The firm breached Finra rules when it directed some $2.9M in compensation to go to an unregistered entity, the regulator said.

Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights
FINTECH JUL 10, 2024
Broadridge bolsters advisor platform with values-based client insights

The global fintech provider is taking a new tack on personalization with a new integration partnership.

LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2024
LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise

The two advisors, including a 26-year industry veteran, are joining the broker-dealer as their practice undergoes a values-based refresh.

More than a third of advisors are considering switching firms, says JD Power
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2024
More than a third of advisors are considering switching firms, says JD Power

Annual survey reveals the factors that can shift both employee and independent advisors’ loyalties, and which are the firms of choice.