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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Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger

The visionary leader and crusader for women’s financial progress has been instrumental in the Ohio-based RIA’s growth since inception.

Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia

The deal gives the growth-focused RIA’s 20th location in the US, and its 14th transaction since receiving a significant equity investment.

LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch

The breakaway pair are joining the brokerage giant’s HNW-focused employee advisor arm in Oklahoma.

Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans

New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.

Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2024
Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard

Associations for life insurers and financial advisors laud the move, renews call for “sensible protections” around guaranteed lifetime income products.

Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?

Edward Jones research highlights gaps in adoption and awareness even as three-fifths of Americans feel they’re falling short on education savings.

Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO
FINTECH MAY 20, 2024
Sanctuary names Envestnet’s Robert Coppola as new CTO

The growth-focused RIA is advancing its digital strategy for advisors, including plans for AI and enhancing its TAMP and fee-for-planning platforms.

LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2024
LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera

The pair in Orange County, California managed $225M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at their former firm.