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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LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2024
LPL swipes two former Cambridge advisors in Iowa

The broker-dealer behemoth’s recruitment drive continues unabated as it welcomes the pair who reported managing around $200M in assets.

Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon

The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.

JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.

Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Eton Advisors taps Brian Hughes as new president

The North Carolina-based multi-family office practice within Focus Financial expects the industry veteran will usher in a new chapter of growth.

Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2024
Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC

The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.

SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition

The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.

Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors

Ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and Wells Fargo alum in Maryland together reported managing more than $600M.