Leo Almazora

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Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

10 years experience1,025,285 Total views on InvestmentNews in 2025

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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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Surveys show silent money strains shaping client behavior
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2026
Surveys show silent money strains shaping client behavior

Research from CFP Board and Empathy suggests many Americans hide everyday cost stress and delay legacy planning, creating blind spots advisors may need to surface.

GeoWealth lands $42.5M Goldman Sachs investment in extended Series C
TAMPS MAR 19, 2026
GeoWealth lands $42.5M Goldman Sachs investment in extended Series C

TAMP's total Series C funding reaches $80.5 million as the Wall Street giant joins Apollo, BlackRock and JPMorgan as minority investors.

Concierge services and specialized expertise: how advisory firms are courting ultra-wealthy clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAR 19, 2026
Concierge services and specialized expertise: how advisory firms are courting ultra-wealthy clients

Assets from UHNW households are growing 25% faster than the broader high-net-worth space – but serving them demands capabilities beyond portfolio management.

RIA moves: Cresset taps Morgan Stanley alum to lead OCIO business
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2026
RIA moves: Cresset taps Morgan Stanley alum to lead OCIO business

Also, Perigon adds three more advisor partners to its capital stack, and another Edward Jones breakaway launches her own fee-only planning practice.

Advisor moves: Husband-wife advisor team from LPL hops to Osaic OSJ
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2026
Advisor moves: Husband-wife advisor team from LPL hops to Osaic OSJ

Meanwhile, Cetera expands its reach in Alabama with a former Ameriprise team, and a $360 million advisor team from Morgan Stanley joins RBC.

AdvicePay data show subscriptions anchoring fee-for-service planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAR 18, 2026
AdvicePay data show subscriptions anchoring fee-for-service planning

Trend report shows recurring models dominating fee-based planning engagements, pointing to new paths for clients beyond HENRYs and next-gen advisors looking for sustainable career runways.

Private credit jitters ripple to fund with consumer loan holdings
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
Private credit jitters ripple to fund with consumer loan holdings

Stone Ridge fund with BNPL exposure curbs redemptions as Fed analysis of CFPB data unpacks growth and risks in the sector.

SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

CV Advisors and Dynasty-backed Americana Partners add C-suite talent
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2026
CV Advisors and Dynasty-backed Americana Partners add C-suite talent

CV Advisors taps a fintech veteran to drive AI strategy as Americana Partners brings in a deal-tested finance chief to guide expansion.

Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd

Survey data highlight shifting expectations for digital access, human guidance and intergenerational planning across both advised and self-directed channels.