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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Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2024
Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO

After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.

Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms

Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.

Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2024
Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire

The advisor joins the independent in California with 30 years of industry experience, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and UBS.

Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2024
Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing

Faced with rising living costs and debt, majority of women call for immediate action on Social Security and pension plans.

Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 29, 2024
Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on

The leading annuity provider’s new income option allows investors added flexibility in building guaranteed lifetime income.

Tech-focused wealth firms win on multiple counts, says Fidelity
FINTECH APR 29, 2024
Tech-focused wealth firms win on multiple counts, says Fidelity

Survey of more than 400 advisors reveals impact of technology on client growth, AUM expansion, and service delivery.

Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth

State Street report points to continuing shift in portfolios as infrastructure and private debt appetite proves robust among investors.

UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2024
UHNW family offices are eyeing alts diversification, says JP Morgan

The financial giant offers a fresh snapshot into global family offices’ investment, governance, and succession planning concerns.

LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 29, 2024
LPL lands $860M whale from Lincoln

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its profile in Texas with a holistic planning firm working with multigenerational clients.

Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions
RIA NEWS APR 26, 2024
Raymond James notches wins in the Sun Belt with advisor additions

Together, the ex-Merrill Lynch advisor in Florida and the Wells Fargo alum in New Mexico reported managing $250M in assets.