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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Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Raymond James adds Indiana pair with $170M

The broker-dealer giant is expanding its independent advisor division with two advisors from PNC Investments.

UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs

The wirehouse is expanding its presence in New York City as it adds another high-net-worth pair to its bench.

Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations

Two national surveys examining employer-provided plans point to gaps in retirement confidence and health benefits.

What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know

National poll reveals worrying knowledge gaps, demographic differences in financial habits, and popular money-saving strategies.

Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff

With an unprecedented wave of Americans set to retire, an analysis points to a looming generational crisis.

Miracle Mile names new chief investment officer
RIA NEWS APR 18, 2024
Miracle Mile names new chief investment officer

The Los Angeles-based RIA’s latest hire will steer its investment research initiatives as the firm continues to court high-net-worth clients.

Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics

Survey shows that despite having shared values, couples have conflicts and gaps around retirement savings, expenses, and estate plans.

Raymond James welcomes ex-Morgan Stanley advisor
RIA NEWS APR 18, 2024
Raymond James welcomes ex-Morgan Stanley advisor

The California-based advisor caters to clients in the tech and biotechnology spaces.

LPL signs $200M duo from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 18, 2024
LPL signs $200M duo from Wells Fargo

Based in Texas, the two are starting their own practice, with one advisor’s father joining the team.

Steward adds $488M with twin acquisitions
RIA NEWS APR 18, 2024
Steward adds $488M with twin acquisitions

The hybrid’s new deals expand its presence in the Virginia and Ohio markets.