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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Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2026
Tech bloodbath continues as Monday.com stock tanks

Even with stronger-than-expected quarterly results, markets are punishing the "poster child for the AI-killing-software narrative" while keeping the faith in Oracle, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2026
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies

Leaders at Prudential Advisors break down how wiring AI into every stage of its leads program is supporting more robust client conversations.

Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2026
Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments

Policy group urges Washington to ease fiduciary constraints it sees imposed on trillions in workplace retirement dollars.

Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel

Ashton Thomas has also expanded its ranks with an experienced duo from Raymond James, while a Commonwealth advisor ends his two decade-plus affiliation by joining Cetera.

Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions

Keeton steps into CIO role at Prospera as IAA elevates leaders to advance advisor experience and platform strategy

Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2026
Bitcoin’s brutal week tests risk appetite for investors

Steep losses in digital assets, alongside a pullback in growth names, are forcing investors to revisit how much volatility they can stomach.

Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition
FINTECH FEB 06, 2026
Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition

Plus, direct indexing platform Alphathena partners with ex-PayPal chief's tech-forward RIA, while comms compliance startup Archive Intel announces key appointments.

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2026
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support.

Advisor moves: RBC plans new Georgia stake with $430M UBS team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2026
Advisor moves: RBC plans new Georgia stake with $430M UBS team

Meanwhile, Osaic has added another former LPL practice on the East Coast, and Carson helps a veteran advisor from Osaic make a succession-focused transition.

Dynasty Financial Partners scores Fortress Investment Group backing in latest funding round
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2026
Dynasty Financial Partners scores Fortress Investment Group backing in latest funding round

The minority capital raise – also featuring Schwab, BlackRock, JPMorgan, and other existing investors – will fuel AI tech, talent development, and other growth efforts for the RIA platform.