Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

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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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Summit scores $1.9B advisor from Merrill Lynch
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
Summit scores $1.9B advisor from Merrill Lynch

Focused on the sports and entertainment industry, the veteran advisor in California has pushed the RIA’s new assets past the $5B mark.

LPL lands $500M advisor duo from First Republic
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
LPL lands $500M advisor duo from First Republic

The broker-dealer giant’s latest additions in Newport Beach, California broke away to launch their own independent practice.

Eton Advisors boosts UHNW capabilities with family office veteran
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2024
Eton Advisors boosts UHNW capabilities with family office veteran

The MFO is welcoming Tamara Surratt, the founder and CEO of Legacy Family Office, which has more than $2B in AUM.

Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2024
Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island

Senate Bill 2045 aims to require state private employers to provide a workplace retirement plan, with provisions for a state auto-IRA program.

More DIY investors want an advisor in their corner
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
More DIY investors want an advisor in their corner

Cerulli research finds two-fifths of self-directed investors are willing to pay for human advice, opening opportunities for providers.

Lenox Advisors expands to mid-Atlantic market with $800M Maryland practice
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
Lenox Advisors expands to mid-Atlantic market with $800M Maryland practice

Focused on wealth and benefits planning for medical professionals, the NFP affiliate’s latest acquisition vaults it past the $3.5B mark.

Focus eyes fiduciary advice leadership with key C-suite hires
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
Focus eyes fiduciary advice leadership with key C-suite hires

The RIA aggregator is prioritizing strategic growth and operational efficiency with critical appointments, including veterans from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

Cetera builds insurance planning muscle with Fidelity alum
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2024
Cetera builds insurance planning muscle with Fidelity alum

The firm’s new head of advanced wealth solutions comes with deep expertise in retirement income, life insurance, and annuities.

UBS swipes $470M Colorado advisor team from Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES JUN 10, 2024
UBS swipes $470M Colorado advisor team from Morgan Stanley

The firm has also welcomed a new market leader to its Pacific Northwest division, as well as a New York-based advisor focused on LGBTQ clients.

LPL welcomes $275M veteran advisor in Texas
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2024
LPL welcomes $275M veteran advisor in Texas

The broker-dealer behemoth has added the former Corebridge Financial advisor, who’s launching his own comprehensive planning practice.