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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With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2024
With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis

Prudential Life says there’s hope for 55-year-olds even as trends of inflation, disappearing DB pensions and “silver squatters” wear on.

Fidelis Capital adds UHNW planning cred with veteran hire
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2024
Fidelis Capital adds UHNW planning cred with veteran hire

Douglas Rothermich joins the firm from TIAA, where he had oversight of all HNW planning, and worked directly with clients holding more than $1B in assets.

Cetera welcomes Northwestern Mutual alum to CCO role
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2024
Cetera welcomes Northwestern Mutual alum to CCO role

The organization revealed Gwen Weithaus, who has more than 30 years' experience, as the new compliance chief for its investment services arm.

Morgan Stanley faces Reg BI lawsuit over interest in cash sweep accounts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2024
Morgan Stanley faces Reg BI lawsuit over interest in cash sweep accounts

The firm fell short of its fiduciary duty by paying customers dismal rates compared to what’s available in the market, according to class action.

SCS Financial taps Lane MacDonald for CIO role
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2024
SCS Financial taps Lane MacDonald for CIO role

The three-decade veteran will lead the continued growth of the Focus Financial partner firm’s investment platform.

Most boomers content in retirement, but Social Security dependence is still real
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2024
Most boomers content in retirement, but Social Security dependence is still real

Survey of retired Baby Boomers unpacks ongoing retirement income reliance, significant financial stress, and intentions for inheritance.

Raymond James adds veteran advisor in Central Florida
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2024
Raymond James adds veteran advisor in Central Florida

With more than 25 years’ experience, the newest addition to the broker-dealer’s employee advisor channel managed north of $250M at Ameriprise.

Allspring braces to leap into active ETF space
ETFS JUN 21, 2024
Allspring braces to leap into active ETF space

The mutual fund giant’s move to adopt Vanguard’s dual-class model puts it in the running with other asset managers looking for a stake.

State Street Global Advisors names new COO
RIA NEWS JUN 21, 2024
State Street Global Advisors names new COO

The firm’s latest C-suite hire brings extensive tech leadership experience, including nearly a decade at Schwab.

Estate tech provider wealth.com launches family office suite
RIA NEWS JUN 21, 2024
Estate tech provider wealth.com launches family office suite

The digital estate planning firm has also tapped a Commonwealth Financial veteran to help strengthen its HNW and UHNW planning offerings.