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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Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Eaglebrook inks new crypto partnership with Franklin Templeton

The digital asset investment platform’s new bitcoin and ether SMA strategy builds on a relationship forged in 2022.

Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers

More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.

2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2024
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership

Orange County accounting firm collaborates with Integrated Partners to launch a wealth management division.

When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
When does proprietary tech make sense for RIAs?

Joint research by F2 Strategy and Dynasty Financial explores trade-offs between in-house, all-in-one solutions, or custodial-dependent models

InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2024
InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers

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Are advisors seeing only the tip of the cash iceberg?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 26, 2024
Are advisors seeing only the tip of the cash iceberg?

Poll of 750 high-net-worth advisors finds clients’ need for cash management could be a competitive edge and a relationship touch point.

Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2024
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor

The IBD adds veteran woman advisor with 23 years of industry experience from Charles Schwab.

How do asset managers see AI?
FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
How do asset managers see AI?

New report from Mercer Investments reveals consensus on “core technologies,” as well as investment opportunities and risks.