Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

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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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Osaic adds $165M Cetera team to New Century
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2024
Osaic adds $165M Cetera team to New Century

The Kansas-based advisory practice, which has been in operation since 1960, pushes one of Osaic’s enterprise OSJs past the $1B AUM mark.

For the first time, more than 70M workers have access to a 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2024
For the first time, more than 70M workers have access to a 401(k)

Three-fifths of workers have access to a plan, with the average contribution topping $5,000 for the second straight year.

CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules
RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules

The professional body for financial planners says it's making changes to maintain fairness while serving the public’s best interest.

Independent Financial Group deepens tech ties with Envestnet
FINTECH MAR 13, 2024
Independent Financial Group deepens tech ties with Envestnet

The broker-dealer is ramping up support for its advisor affiliates with new lending, planning, and investment integrations.

HSA balances continue to grow along with usage
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage

EBRI research reveals the benefits of matching contributions, the untapped power of investing balances, and the influence of age on usage.

Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice
RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Carson continues growth in Nebraska with $163M practice

The national wealth firm is widening its footprint in Omaha as it welcomes a veteran advisor duo.

Baird bolsters Wisconsin presence with team from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Baird bolsters Wisconsin presence with team from UBS

The latest team to join the broker-dealer managed $680 million in client assets at their former firm.

Merit snaps up $540M Washington team
RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2024
Merit snaps up $540M Washington team

The Atlanta-based RIA is deepening its Pacific Northwest footprint with a financial planning team from LPL.

Fintech Flourish expands fee-based annuity shelf
FINTECH MAR 13, 2024
Fintech Flourish expands fee-based annuity shelf

The advisor tech provider is streamlining the annuity process for RIAs as it adds another carrier to its platform.

Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2024
Eaglebrook unveils new crypto SMA partnership

The crypto investment platform for RIAs is offering its SMA capabilities through a Colorado-based independent wealth firm.