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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Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Miracle Mile reels in two new teams with $600M in assets

A unique ownership model and growing service offerings continue to be a draw for Los Angeles-based RIA.

Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals

Professional body for financial planners reflects on achievements and pledges continued support.

LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor

The seasoned financial advisor is launching his own independent practice as he joins RIA powerhouse.

Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
FINTECH FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose

The company has been under pressure since recent acquisitions triggered additional regulatory scrutiny.

What lies ahead for active ETFs?
ETFS FEB 06, 2024
What lies ahead for active ETFs?

Report highlights tailwinds from growing advisor awareness and cost benefits, as well as regulatory areas to watch.

Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership
FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership

Collaboration will focus on key areas including AI-driven risk analytics, automated compliance reporting, and workflow automation.