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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FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Younger generations driving demand for personalized 401(k) plans

Cerulli research suggests asset managers and record keepers can stand out to Gen Zers by providing customized product offerings.

Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires
FINTECH MAR 06, 2024
Advyzon eyes next leg of growth with executive hires

The fintech’s new leaders includes a former head of third-party integration at Schwab Advisor Services.

Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.

Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team

The newest practice to affiliate with the firm is leaving Securities America after more than 30 years.

LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice

The team is coming under LPL’s umbrella after managing $150M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at Stifel.

Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA

Based in New Jersey, newly launched Drucker Wealth oversees $750 million in assets for more than 800 clients.