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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Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession
ALTERNATIVES MAY 20, 2024
Bitcoin fund behemoth Grayscale announces CEO succession

The crypto investment colossus is tapping an asset management veteran with history at Goldman, BlackRock, and Invesco as its next chief executive.

High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 17, 2024
High school financial literacy education now mandatory in Oklahoma

State Governor Stitt signs legislation adding financial literacy education as a requirement for high school graduation.

Carson expands East Coast presence with three new locations
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Carson expands East Coast presence with three new locations

The national RIA has fully acquired three new branches in Maryland, Georgia, and Tennesee, all led by a 25-year industry veteran.

Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?
ALTERNATIVES MAY 17, 2024
Do private debt fund returns offset their risks?

A new study asks how well the fast-growing alternative investment vehicles perform based on equity and debt benchmarks.

American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2024
American College strikes AI advisor matchmaking partnership

The nonprofit educational institution is helping advisors find prospective clients through an exclusive tech collaboration.

How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
How wide is the generation gap at family businesses?

New report shows current and next-generation leaders split on succession planning, risks, and ownership retention.

Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2024
Should partially retired households brace for an awkward spending phase?

JPMorgan data reveal their retirement savings could be jeopardized by early-phase surges and volatility in spending.

Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Edward Jones adds ex-JPMorgan veteran advisor in California

Previously managing $250M, the firm’s new addition in the West Coast has a nearly four-decade record that includes Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2024
Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA

The firm has added a new location in Colorado Springs with its latest move in the Western US.

Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2024
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration

The RIA giant is redoubling its inorganic growth focus as it elevates Martine Lellis to a newly created leadership role.