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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Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service
BOLT-ONS APR 05, 2024
Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service

Graham Capital has a new sister firm, focused on bookkeeping and tax preparation, led by a professional with three decades of experience.

Finra caught up in email phishing scheme
COMPLIANCE APR 05, 2024
Finra caught up in email phishing scheme

A new cybersecurity alert warns member firms to be wary of fraudulent messages impersonating key members of the regulator’s leadership.

Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2024
Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone

The CEO of the firm founded by former Wells Fargo private bank execs says its record two-year organic growth is due to its ‘truly independent, entrepreneurial approach.'

Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2024
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar

Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.

Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2024
Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli

A large proportion of wealthy clients are more comfortable with advisors at national firms, according to new research.

Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor

The brokerage firm’s employee advisor arm deepens its bench with a three-decade veteran of the industry.

LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist

The IBD is bolstering its presence in North Carolina with the launch of a new independent high-net-worth practice.

PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2024
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds

The asset-allocation solutions are designed to address investors’ varying risk tolerances and retirement income needs.

Online brokerages at a crossroads, J.D. Power says
FINTECH APR 04, 2024
Online brokerages at a crossroads, J.D. Power says

With customer satisfaction stalled and trust levels flat, DIY trading firms must show 'clear, quantifiable value' with personalized guidance, research shows.

Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga

The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.