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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Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale
ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2024
Would-be voters are warming to crypto, says Grayscale

Poll of roughly 1,700 Americans shows interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the rise, with nearly half planning to raise their exposure.

LPL welcomes $200M pair from Berthel Fisher
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2024
LPL welcomes $200M pair from Berthel Fisher

The wealth management giant’s latest advisor additions include a nearly three-decade veteran of the industry.

Trump presidency would be worse for US debt, bond market than Biden, says Bill Gross
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2024
Trump presidency would be worse for US debt, bond market than Biden, says Bill Gross

The famed bond king has weighed in, saying Donald Trump’s “more disruptive” tax and fiscal policies would aggravate the budget deficit.

The DOL’s fiduciary rule faces another legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2024
The DOL’s fiduciary rule faces another legal challenge

A coalition of trade associations including the Insured Retirement Institute, ACLI, and NAIFA has filed a civil suit against the contentious Retirement Security rule.

Stakeholders claim victory from SEC’s ether ETF approval
ALTERNATIVES MAY 24, 2024
Stakeholders claim victory from SEC’s ether ETF approval

Voices from the wealth and crypto industries say the landmark crypto ETF verdict will open new doors for investors and advisors.

Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2024
Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes

Rather than leaving cash exposed to “vulture” lawyers, the ‘90s chart-topper prefers two estate tax planning solutions.

Raymond James unveils new CFO in C-suite shakeup
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 24, 2024
Raymond James unveils new CFO in C-suite shakeup

The broker-dealer giant has revealed new details of leadership changes as part of its long-term succession strategy.

TCW, Clearnomics team up to arm advisors with insights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2024
TCW, Clearnomics team up to arm advisors with insights

The first-of-its-kind partnership provides advisors with shareable research on public and private markets, economic trends, and more.

The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2024
The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board

The virtual training program’s enhanced credit, starting in summer 2024, helps lower a key barrier for aspiring CFP certificants.

Is a college diploma still worth it? Americans are split
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2024
Is a college diploma still worth it? Americans are split

Survey reveals mixed views on college education, with just a fifth of adults willing to take on debt for a four-year degree.