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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Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2024
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra

The industry regulator is urging member firms to start taking appropriate measures as changes to Regulation S-P take effect.

Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s

A new poll sheds light on employee confusion around workplace retirement plans, and how good plan design could help solve the problem.

Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Financial independence tops millennials’ must-reach milestones, says CFP Board

While many Gen Y members believe they’ll succeed at their life goals, a vast majority see roadblocks from expenses, debt, and lack of savings.

Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures
ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2024
Most advisors plan to dial up private markets exposures

Survey reveals a bulk of advisors worldwide believe in the asset class – but is client ignorance holding them back?

Revealed: InvestmentNews’ Fastest-Growing in America
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Revealed: InvestmentNews’ Fastest-Growing in America

The inaugural list reveals the firms and networks that have emerged as winners in the ongoing war for advisor talent over the past year.

Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2024
Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements

The North Carolina-based global asset manager is strengthening its custom SMA platform with new active and index strategies.

401(k) managed accounts have come into their own
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own

20 years of data show personalization benefits of managed account adoption, and opportunities for advisors to make an impact.

Are advisor teams better than solo practices?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2024
Are advisor teams better than solo practices?

Joint research by Cerulli and Osaic shows growing momentum and bigger numbers behind teaming, though there are potential challenges.

Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader
FINTECH JUN 05, 2024
Advisor360 sets up next growth phase with ex-Merrill Lynch leader

The veteran hire will spearhead the wealth tech firm’s efforts to find expansion opportunities in a newly created role.

Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2024
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal

The distribution partnership will see the fintech carry a key product, allowing more advisors to oversee workplace retirement plans.