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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Omaha senior loses thousands to Dave Ramsey impostor
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Omaha senior loses thousands to Dave Ramsey impostor

A scammer lured the 72-year-old into a fraudulent bitcoin investment by spoofing the advisor-cum-radio show host’s website.

Kestra Financial unveils partnership with $600M firm
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Kestra Financial unveils partnership with $600M firm

Based in New York, the multigenerational HNW practice expects to build on its meteoric growth record while elevating its service offerings.

Wealth Enhancement Group gains ground in Florida
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group gains ground in Florida

The firm has acquired a $226 million RIA, landing its 12th office in the Southeastern wealth hot spot.

LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo

The Brick, New Jersey-based team includes a veteran advisor and two siblings.

It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns

Poll of US seniors reveals that worries over health care expenses impact other areas, but only one-third have saved for health costs.

FusionIQ launches unified investment platform
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FusionIQ launches unified investment platform

The new platform brings together various investments including digital assets, special purpose vehicles, and ETFs.

Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Two-thirds of US savers are leaving interest on the table

Despite the proliferation of high-yield savings accounts online, Bankrate survey reveals most Americans are earning less than 4%.

The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says

Women have more concerns about retirement and are less likely to have reached key financial milestones, survey shows.

Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses

The retirement services giant says its forthcoming platform will help advisors and third-party administrators address the access gap for more US workers.

FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership

The new alliance allows more advisors using financial planning software to leverage AI by removing a key friction point.