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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How FINNY's new 'Hunter' agent targets RIA advisors' organic growth problem
FINTECH APR 14, 2026
How FINNY's new 'Hunter' agent targets RIA advisors' organic growth problem

As AI adoption accelerates across the RIA industry, the startup is looking to help bridge what one its founders sees as a persistent marketing expertise gap among advisors.

Hightower names Roberto Stewart as president and chief business officer
RIA NEWS APR 14, 2026
Hightower names Roberto Stewart as president and chief business officer

The veteran operating executive joins from Engle Martin and will lead Hightower One, the mega-RIA's back- and middle-office platform, just as the firm deepens its push in the Signature Wealth channel.

Nine in ten older US workers say inflation is reshaping their retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2026
Nine in ten older US workers say inflation is reshaping their retirement plans

With three-quarters of surveyed workers over 50 delaying retirement and nearly two-thirds tapping their savings early, advisors say the window for course correction is narrowing fast

'There's a seesaw effect': How a new partnership is taking aim at RIA transition pains
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2026
'There's a seesaw effect': How a new partnership is taking aim at RIA transition pains

Grier Rubeling joins Rossby Financial and ROffice to lead transition services, bringing a consultant's perspective on why moving between firms hasn't gotten simpler – even as the technology has.

Goldman's asset management arm posts record AUS as private credit fund weathers redemption wave
EQUITIES APR 13, 2026
Goldman's asset management arm posts record AUS as private credit fund weathers redemption wave

With $464 billion raised in alternatives since 2019 and wealth management fees up 17% year-over-year, the firm is pressing its advantage.

$2.1B UBS team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet as independent practice
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2026
$2.1B UBS team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet as independent practice

Touchstone Wealth Partners, a multigenerational team based in Ohio and Florida, is the fourth billion dollar-plus practice to join FiNet this year.

Ackman kicks off roadshow for dual Pershing Square IPO
EQUITIES APR 13, 2026
Ackman kicks off roadshow for dual Pershing Square IPO

The offering, backed by $2.8 billion in private placement commitments, comes as Ackman simultaneously pursues a $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group.

Compound Planning tops $5B in assets, adds four senior leaders
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2026
Compound Planning tops $5B in assets, adds four senior leaders

Having nearly quadrupled its AUM since inception, the New York-based RIA is beefing up its leadership further, including executive hires from Meketa and Focus Partners.

Ameriprise advisor channels to consolidate under one leader as veteran exec retires
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2026
Ameriprise advisor channels to consolidate under one leader as veteran exec retires

Bill Williams, who has run the independent contractor channel since 2008, will also take over the employee advisor business, recruiting and institutional partnerships.

White House told staffers not to bet on Iran war using prediction markets
ALTERNATIVES APR 10, 2026
White House told staffers not to bet on Iran war using prediction markets

A staff-wide email reminded employees of ethics rules as suspicious trades around the Iran conflict draw Democratic calls for tighter regulation.