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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Michael Jackson passed away more than $500M in the red
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2024
Michael Jackson passed away more than $500M in the red

Court filings by executors of his now $2B estate reveal the King of Pop’s dire financial straits at the time of his death in 2009.

Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms

The partnership aims to provide advisors with more opportunities to personalize client portfolios and enhance their after-tax returns.

Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 28, 2024
Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms

Amid growing use of generative AI and large language models, the regulator is issuing a crucial reminder for its members.

Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings

The wealth tech giant is helping firms “do business as they see fit” with two new additions, including a standalone trading solution launching later this summer.

Advisors’ shuffle away from cash reaches its fifth year
ETFS JUN 28, 2024
Advisors’ shuffle away from cash reaches its fifth year

Advyzon research reveals steady decline in advisors’ cash allocations, along with ETFs’ decisive victory over mutual funds.

Snowden Lane lands $1B powerhouse advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2024
Snowden Lane lands $1B powerhouse advisor from Morgan Stanley

With 24 years of experience, including a lengthy stay at Goldman Sachs, the seasoned veteran is joining the fast-growing independent in Florida.

Expect ETF growth to continue on gale-force retail tailwinds, says Cerulli
ETFS JUN 27, 2024
Expect ETF growth to continue on gale-force retail tailwinds, says Cerulli

Report shows $4.3T ETF haul in retail financial advisor channels, with even larger allocations by 2025 as model portfolios unlock opportunities.

New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2024
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule

The proposed legislation governing funds for fiscal year 2025 would hamper the agency’s ability to administer, implement, or enforce the rule.

LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2024
LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench

The pitcher-turned-wealth manager is part of a $380M advisor team in Delaware that’s joining LPL from PNC Investments.

For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2024
For advisors, automation and multi-custodian relationships are keys to growth

Building client relationships, cost containment, and high interest-earning cash accounts a priority for most wealth firms, reveals survey.