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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DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

What are asset managers doing about DEI?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
What are asset managers doing about DEI?

Inaugural report covering 1,200 firms shows adoption of formal DEI policies, recruitment programs, and best practices to tackle representation gap.

Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Private Advisor Group expands in Tennessee

The independent RIA bolsters its community in the East Coast as it welcomes former Edward Jones advisor.

BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave

With fresh funding, the startup catering to financial advisors is offering new courses geared towards women and NextGen investors.

Fiducient Advisors names new president
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Fiducient Advisors names new president

The NFP affiliate firm announces industry veteran in a planned succession as its leader of nearly 20 years steps down.

Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.

Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?

Inaugural M&A research reveals which wealth firm segment looks sweetest for dealmakers, aggregators, lenders, and consultants.

Betterment bolsters advisor offering with enhanced XYPN partnership
FINTECH MAY 02, 2024
Betterment bolsters advisor offering with enhanced XYPN partnership

The wealth tech provider is giving fee-only advisors access to more resources and lowering barriers for those just getting started.

FusionIQ launches platform for breakaway advisors
FINTECH MAY 02, 2024
FusionIQ launches platform for breakaway advisors

From portfolio management to compliance and client onboarding, the new offering takes direct aim at common headaches for independent practices.