Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

10 years experience1,025,285 Total views on InvestmentNews in 2025

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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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Snappy Kraken offers advisors marketing clarity with new solution
FINTECH JUN 10, 2024
Snappy Kraken offers advisors marketing clarity with new solution

The fintech provider’s new tool is designed to help advisors identify high-impact marketing strategies and find more engaged prospects.

Wealth unit sale an option for Citi, suggests BofA report
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
Wealth unit sale an option for Citi, suggests BofA report

Analysts at Bank of America would “not be surprised” if Citigroup were to explore “strategic alternatives” as part of its turnaround effort.

RIA caught up in WhatsApp impostor scheme warns against “rogue elements”
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
RIA caught up in WhatsApp impostor scheme warns against “rogue elements”

The firm is distancing itself from “sham communications” claiming opportunities for “VIP members” with “cooperation commissions.”

Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI

The Insured Retirement Institute is applauding a new bill that could help more Americans address the problem of student debt.

Canadian fintech Conquest boosts AI-powered financial planning platform
FINTECH JUN 07, 2024
Canadian fintech Conquest boosts AI-powered financial planning platform

The wealth tech firm’s updates will help advisors on the Pershing X platform gain deeper insights and navigate plans more easily.

GameStop plunges as video game retailer reveals share sale plans
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
GameStop plunges as video game retailer reveals share sale plans

The company behind the beloved meme stock pushed forward its quarterly earnings report, getting ahead of a livestream by highly controversial “Roaring Kitty.”

Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks

Morgan Stanley research reaffirms the benefits of retirement and financial guidance, with four-fifths of employees looking to accelerate their planning.

Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver

The retirement fintech unveils expanded lineup of non-core investment solutions amid growing interest in managed account solutions.

Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2024
Cresset unveils deal for 130-year-old family office Connable

The deal in Michigan forms a new combined entity managing $52B in assets for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults

National survey reveals concerns around healthcare and drug expenses, with over half of adults predicting hardship for the next generation.