Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

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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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The life insurance need gap has hit a record high
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 02, 2024
The life insurance need gap has hit a record high

Limra research finds more Americans than ever see a need for more coverage, but lack of knowledge still holds them back.

RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina
RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2024
RFG welcomes former Edward Jones advisor in North Carolina

The breakaway advisor with 20 years of industry experience is launching his own practice for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2024
LPL expands in Michigan with father-son advisor duo

The two breakaway advisors are launching their own independent practice after managing a book of $240M at Ameriprise.

Family, prudence shape Asian Americans’ financial habits
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Family, prudence shape Asian Americans’ financial habits

Fidelity research reveals multigenerational focus and hands-on stance on finances among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Cetera arms advisors with active ETF guidance

The broker-dealer and RIA network’s vetted list provides intel on active ETFs across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.

College for Financial Planning expands paraplanner course for Spanish clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2024
College for Financial Planning expands paraplanner course for Spanish clients

The financial advisor education company is expanding the course to address the needs of the high-potential Hispanic market.

How much are parents willing to cover for their kids’ college?
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
How much are parents willing to cover for their kids’ college?

Northwestern Mutual poll reveals their expectations around splitting education costs, as well as Americans’ broader financial preparedness.

For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe

Survey of pre-retirees and retirees reveals a major focus on capital protection, with a strong preference for stability and guaranteed income.

DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
Alti Global taps tech VC vet for new private-market strategy

The multibillion-dollar alts platform’s new fund offers exposure to high-potential private tech companies across the US, Europe and Asia.