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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Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space
FINTECH JUL 09, 2024
Dimensional makes its way into the UMA space

The global asset manager is helping advisors tailor portfolios more efficiently at scale as it evolves its managed accounts platform.

Fund fee wars are getting less bloody, says Morningstar
ETFS JUL 09, 2024
Fund fee wars are getting less bloody, says Morningstar

While investors saved an estimated $3.4B last year, the industry could be at a tipping point as cost pressures and other forces mount.

UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm

The deal with the Oregon-based high-net-worth practice will take the employee-owned independent’s assets past $10B.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA

The national independent has extended its East Coast profile with a specialized wealth practice in Massachusetts.

Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources
FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources

A new report indicates the $3.5B fintech firm is on the cusp of being acquired by the private equity giant.

Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling

A New Orleans-based appeals court is set to decide on a DOL rule that could impact $12T and more than 150 million workers and retirees in retirement plans.

Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan

The firm’s family office division has expanded its presence in the East Coast as it welcomes a veteran ultra-high-net-worth advisor in Boston.

Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard

The former BlackRock ETFs leader vowed the firm would preserve Jack Bogle’s original vision while evolving in step with its customers’ needs.