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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Ritholtz Wealth expands its California footprint
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2024
Ritholtz Wealth expands its California footprint

The $4B RIA has announced the opening of a new office branch in Los Angeles, led by a 15-year industry veteran.

Rockefeller deepens its bench with fixed-income muscle
FIXED INCOME APR 22, 2024
Rockefeller deepens its bench with fixed-income muscle

The firm adds three portfolio management professionals to its asset management arm as it seeks opportunities in the muni bond market.

Alpha Capital taps industry vet as portfolio management lead
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2024
Alpha Capital taps industry vet as portfolio management lead

The outsourced family office, headquartered in Colorado, is welcoming an UHNW wealth advisor who managed more than $500M at Northern Trust.

Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule
COMPLIANCE APR 22, 2024
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule

Following debate from advisors and retirement plan stakeholders, the Department of Labor is set to unveil its final decision on the rule.

SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2024
SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls

An alert from the regulator details problems it found in firms' compliance procedures, advertising practices, and Form ADV disclosures.

Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?

Franklin Templeton poll reveals workers’ focus on health and retirement benefits, including HSAs, 401(k) options, and target-date strategies.

UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California
WIREHOUSES APR 19, 2024
UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California

The latest hire at UBS boasts a bicoastal book, with clients across both Southern California and New York City.

Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Citizens lands $5B team from JPMorgan

The firm's addition of the California-based team of 12 extends its ambitious push into the ultra-high-net-worth space.

Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans

The four-decade veteran behind the firm's inorganic growth strategy is departing to start his own business.

Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan

The firm is bolstering its presence in Florida by adding a 12-person group managing $3.5 billion in assets.