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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Private credit redemptions test the model as banks look for an opening
ALTERNATIVES MAR 27, 2026
Private credit redemptions test the model as banks look for an opening

As withdrawals rise and fundraising cools, the debate is shifting from returns to redemption mechanics – and whether today’s guardrails can allay or aggravate investor unease.

FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2026
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures

Regulator says Avinesh Shankar used electronic signature software to submit 115 annuity applications tied to 64 customers.

Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect

New IRS data hold lessons for proposals to tax the wealthy in California, New York and other Blue states.

UBS fights for US wealth turnaround as it secures national bank license
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2026
UBS fights for US wealth turnaround as it secures national bank license

A new charter could help advisors keep more client cash on-platform as the Swiss firm tries to reverse recent outflows and recruit in an active market.

Fintech bytes: Flourish unveils lending platform for RIAs
FINTECH MAR 20, 2026
Fintech bytes: Flourish unveils lending platform for RIAs

Meanwhile, new AI from WealthFeed helps advisors grappling with referral challenges, while OneVest debuts an AI-native platform for small and nimble advisor practices.

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.