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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Ramapo Wealth Advisors gains strength with Invesco hire
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2024
Ramapo Wealth Advisors gains strength with Invesco hire

The New Jersey independent’s newest partner and wealth advisor’s history includes stints at UBS and Merrill Lynch.

Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit

The firm is tapping the veteran business-builder and reshuffling key members of its wealth unit as it looks to bolster its UHNW division.

DeVoe & Co. names new marketing head
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2024
DeVoe & Co. names new marketing head

The RIA-focused consultancy’s executive hire joins with more than 20 years of experience.

LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice

The veteran advisor and his two sons are joining the IBD after managing $250M at Wells Fargo.

Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement

T. Rowe Price report reinforces benefits of formal financial planning on retirement wealth, confidence, and more for 401(k) participants.

Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 19, 2024
Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership

Deal expanding access to tech solution comes as the independent wealth network eyes a new chapter of growth.

With $67T in liquid assets, US stays on top of the world
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2024
With $67T in liquid assets, US stays on top of the world

Report details top cities for centimillionaires and billionaires, including wealth hot spots to watch and real estate leaders.

Voyant sweetens its wealth tech suite with new tools
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Voyant sweetens its wealth tech suite with new tools

The fintech provider has added features to support Social Security income planning, Roth conversions, and life insurance planning.

Investors bullish despite election uncertainty: CFP Board
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Investors bullish despite election uncertainty: CFP Board

A CFP Board survey found six out of seven advisors say their clients are optimistic.

Are advisors having a change of heart on crypto?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 19, 2024
Are advisors having a change of heart on crypto?

Research by the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals finds three-fifths are suggesting crypto to clients.