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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Citi sees US ETF assets topping $25 trillion by 2030 as active funds gain ground
ETFS APR 10, 2026
Citi sees US ETF assets topping $25 trillion by 2030 as active funds gain ground

Active ETFs, defined outcome products, and shifting investor preferences are all fueling a bullish outlook for the rest of the decade.

Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Mutual Group to fuel national expansion
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2026
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Mutual Group to fuel national expansion

The investment marks the latest move by the New York-based capital partner, which now backs more than 20 wealth management firms.

Fintech bytes: Vanguard gives advisors an AI portfolio analyst with Expert Insights launch
FINTECH APR 09, 2026
Fintech bytes: Vanguard gives advisors an AI portfolio analyst with Expert Insights launch

Plus, WealthReach acquires Model FA IP to build an organic growth consulting practice, while InvestSuite enters the US market with its StoryTeller portfolio reporting tool.

Most investors want fiduciary advice — but many aren't actually getting it
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) APR 09, 2026
Most investors want fiduciary advice — but many aren't actually getting it

With more households willing to pay for advice, Cerulli data show a chasm between what clients think advisors are obligated to do and how their assets are actually managed, with RIAs poised to benefit.

Mega-acquirer Corient snaps up $5.6B Chicago RIA Vivaldi Capital Management
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient snaps up $5.6B Chicago RIA Vivaldi Capital Management

The deal marks Corient's second acquisition of 2026 as the mega-RIA pushes toward $450 billion in combined assets.

Washington's millionaire tax is now law. Here's what one Seattle wealth advisor is telling clients
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2026
Washington's millionaire tax is now law. Here's what one Seattle wealth advisor is telling clients

Brighton Jones' Kaycee LeCong breaks down why domicile changes are harder than most clients expect — and why the real planning work has to begin well before 2028.

Advisor moves: BMO taps Northern Trust alum to lead San Diego
WIREHOUSES APR 08, 2026
Advisor moves: BMO taps Northern Trust alum to lead San Diego

Meanwhile, Merrill extended its reach in Florida with the addition of a veteran reporting $645 million in client assets from UBS.

Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets
EQUITIES APR 08, 2026
Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets

Oil prices remain more than 40% above pre-war levels and ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has barely recovered, as the US-Iran ceasefire frays amid competing claims over its terms.

Goldman's private credit fund sidesteps redemption crunch that hit rivals
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2026
Goldman's private credit fund sidesteps redemption crunch that hit rivals

With more than $8 billion trapped across the industry and rivals capping withdrawals, the firm is now moving to capitalize on easing competition among lenders.

CM Wealth, Perigon announce C-suite additions
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2026
CM Wealth, Perigon announce C-suite additions

Paul Bodnar takes the helm at CM Wealth after a decade-long succession plan, while Perigon brings on its first chief people officer as the firm scales past $11 billion in client assets.