Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

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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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Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Baird simplifies alts platform with new CAIS partnership

The firms are deepening their longtime tech collaboration to create a unified alternative investments solution for Baird's more than 1,300 advisors.

Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire
WIREHOUSES APR 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit caught in AML crossfire

The SEC and other federal regulators are reportedly probing the banking giant over its anti-money-laundering and client vetting practices.

Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

LPL lands $500M advisor team in Texas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2024
LPL lands $500M advisor team in Texas

The move marks the third practice LPL has recruited from Ameriprise in roughly a week.

Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2024
Diversify scores fourth 2024 acquisition with $645M firm

The Delaware-based fee-only practice, led by a veteran with 25 years of experience, is joining the RIA’s partner platform.

Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst

New survey reveals three-quarters feeling the pinch from higher prices, with economic uncertainty impacting tax refunds and spending plans.

Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets

Billed as an industry first, the investing giant’s new thematic lineup targets three sectors and trends that are on next-gen investors’ radar.

F.L.Putnam eyes a slice of high-net-worth trust service pie
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2024
F.L.Putnam eyes a slice of high-net-worth trust service pie

The Massachusetts-based RIA is expanding its wealth management offerings with a key deal in New Hampshire.

Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2024
Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL

'Real-world experience' shows impact of fiduciary standard on Main Street investors, advisor association warns.

Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah

Through key state legislation, the fintech firm has secured strong support for its pioneering benefits program.