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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What Americans don't know about finance is costing them dearly
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2024
What Americans don't know about finance is costing them dearly

Poll of 2,000 US adults finds financial knowledge gaps lead to thousands of dollars in losses, especially for Gen Z and millennials.

Senators push back against SEC climate rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2024
Senators push back against SEC climate rule

More than 30 senators are supporting a measure that would overturn the regulator’s climate disclosure rule.

Spontaneous DAF contributions ignite more giving
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2024
Spontaneous DAF contributions ignite more giving

Vanguard Charitable research spanning tens of thousands of donor-advised fund accounts reveals the catalytic impact of gifts.

Could retirement fluency cure Americans' financial uncertainty?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 17, 2024
Could retirement fluency cure Americans' financial uncertainty?

Research report from TIAA Institute reveals troubling knowledge gaps around Social Security, Medicare, and retirement savings options.

Apella seals deal for $464M advisory team
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2024
Apella seals deal for $464M advisory team

The fast-growing RIA’s addition of the Virginia practice marks its 17th acquisition.

Summit sharpens HNW focus with souped-up alts platform
ALTERNATIVES APR 17, 2024
Summit sharpens HNW focus with souped-up alts platform

RIA unveils partnerships with leading tech and alts providers to arm advisors with a range of alternative investment options.

Ex-Raymond James advisor makes comeback at LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 17, 2024
Ex-Raymond James advisor makes comeback at LPL

The three-decade veteran in Texas is returning to the broker-dealer giant’s network as he looks to solidify his succession planning.

Fintech takes aim at industry's texting-breach plague
FINTECH APR 16, 2024
Fintech takes aim at industry's texting-breach plague

Serial fintech entrepreneur Larry Shumbres leads the veteran leadership team launching an AI-powered compliance solution.

California-based Dunham unveils retirement income program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
California-based Dunham unveils retirement income program

Service aims to help advisors with retired and pre-retiree clients with an algorithmic strategy, tailored portfolios, and back-office support.

Women are struggling with health and wealth woes
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Women are struggling with health and wealth woes

Second-year poll of adult women shows financial and health-related concerns, with bipartisan support for federal policy solutions.