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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First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2024
First Citizens Wealth boosts private investments for HNW clients

The North Carolina-based wealth firm is expanding its private equity, private debt, private real estate options for qualified individuals and institutions.

AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president
FINTECH MAY 08, 2024
AdvicePay eyes next growth chapter with new president

The fintech platform catering to fee-for-service financial planners has elevated a key team member to its executive leadership.

LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2024
LPL completes deal for Crown Capital’s $5B wealth business

The deal for the Orange County, California-based firm’s wealth business is set to add around 125 advisors to LPL.

Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms
FINTECH MAY 07, 2024
Ategenos reveals “next-generation TAMP” for wealth firms

The firm founded by ex-Brinker Capital execs has unveiled an integrated platform that can meet the needs of RIAs, family offices, and institutions.

Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?

New analysis projects higher account balance ratios for qualified participants, particularly Black women who max out their contributions.

Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement

Allianz Life research reveals more US adults imagining a gradual transition, with two-thirds thinking about working part-time as retirees.

Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership

The tech-enabled RIA is helping a privately owned broker-dealer arm its advisor network with a new solution for managing held-away retirement assets.

Advisor360 strikes new wealth tech partnership
FINTECH MAY 07, 2024
Advisor360 strikes new wealth tech partnership

The fintech provider is helping a national independent broker dealer and RIA drive its next phase of growth with a host of advisor tools.

$585M Wells Fargo team hops to Ohio-based RIA
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2024
$585M Wells Fargo team hops to Ohio-based RIA

Advising high-net-worth families and individuals, the two veterans are breaking away from the wirehouse giant to join the $2.5B independent.

LPL expands in the Northeast with $830M team
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2024
LPL expands in the Northeast with $830M team

Serving multigenerational clients, the three former Janney Montgomery Scott advisors in Connecticut include a 46-year industry veteran.