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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AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans

The new strategy, which offers lifetime income and higher growth asset exposure during retirement, will also be available as a CIT.

Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Wealth firms’ war for wallet share fuels consolidation, says Cerulli

Report reveals how top firms are taking more assets through M&A as they look to assimilate technology and service offerings.

Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform
ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
Blackstone set to make debut on CAIS alts platform

Partnership will give more independent advisors and firms access to Blackstone strategies that have been curated and vetted by Mercer.

Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2024
Concurrent bolsters Arizona presence with new independent practice

With a complex merger deal culminating in a $500M book of assets, the hybrid RIA welcomes three ex-Raymond James advisors.

MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform
ALTERNATIVES MAY 09, 2024
MassMutual and iCapital unveil expanded alts platform

The firms have teamed up to build a centralized tech platform for advisors to access alternatives, structured notes, and annuities.

LPL welcomes elite ex-Merrill Lynch advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 09, 2024
LPL welcomes elite ex-Merrill Lynch advisor

The second-generation advisor and former hedge fund analyst reported managing $85 million in assets at the wirehouse.

Fintech startup Archive Intel secures $1M seed funding
FINTECH MAY 09, 2024
Fintech startup Archive Intel secures $1M seed funding

The wealth tech provider is broadening its communications archiving and compliance footprint and boosting its AI capabilities.

The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
The RIA M&A trend started off strong in Q1 2024

Devoe & Company research reveals uptick in transactions as succession challenges, quest for talent, and growth ambitions persist.

Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Wealthspire to snap up all-women practice in Ohio

The New York-based RIA is extending its Midwestern presence with plans to acquire the $420M independent serving multigenerational clients.

Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2024
Raymond James boosts Northeast presence with $800M team

The five-advisor group based in Massachusetts has joined the firm’s independent advisor unit after being affiliated with Commonwealth.