Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora

Wealth Professional Canada

Leo Francis Almazora

Senior Journalist

10 years experience48,371 Total views on Wealth Professional Canada in 2025

Leo's specialty topics

CIRO enforcement and regulatory compliance ETFs and mutual funds ESG investing Alternative investments and strategies Wealth management fintech

Leo Almazora is Senior Journalist at Wealth Professional Canada. He covers a broad range of topics central to the Canadian wealth management industry, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, alternative assets and strategies, financial technology (fintech), environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, investor protection, geopolitical market risk, and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) enforcement.

Leo brings a decade of financial journalism experience to his reporting, having developed deep expertise in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, alternative investments, and wealthtech through extensive conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry executives. He also writes for InvestmentNews, covering US market and regulatory developments for American financial advisors, and has contributed to Canadian Lawyer, Mortgage Professional, Insurance Business, and HRD across Key Media's portfolio. He holds a Master's in Applied Business Economics from the University of Asia and the Pacific.

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.”

Also published by

InvestmentNews · Canadian Lawyer · Mortgage Professional · Insurance Business · HRD · Canadian Mortgage Professional · NZ Adviser · Benefits and Pensions Monitor · The Wealth Advisor

Featured content from Leo

Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets SEC sues estate of Massachusetts advisor, firm over alleged $1.68M misappropriation President Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick

Previous experience

  • Key Media — US News Writer
  • Key Media — Canada editor
  • Key Media — News editor
  • Key Media — Business journalist

Education

  • Master's in Applied Business Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific
  • Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines

Read the latest stories by Leo

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 over competing claims over its terms.

Iran-US ceasefire under strain as Hormuz closure rattles energy markets

SEC sues estate of Massachusetts advisor, firm over alleged $1.68M misappropriation

Complaint describes yearslong pattern of transfers allegedly diverted to personal and business expenses – including club memberships, travel, and tuition payments – with losses tied to at least 18 clients

SEC sues estate of Massachusetts advisor, firm over alleged $1.68M misappropriation

President Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick

Former Fed governor’s “regime change” push on monetary policy could reshape path for rates, the central bank's balance sheet, and markets at large.

President Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick

Steady and strong: How Avenue Living achieved new growth milestones in 2025

A robust acquisition record, three successful debt capital raises, and its consecutive status as a top employer have made it a year to remember

Steady and strong: How Avenue Living achieved new growth milestones in 2025

Simple, but not easy: Inside Avenue Living's blueprint for success

Avenue Living's methodical approach — rooted in a pure-play strategy, disciplined management, and the power of scale — offers a model for sustainable growth and defensible returns

Simple, but not easy: Inside Avenue Living's blueprint for success

Building lasting relationships: Avenue Living's unique family-first approach

From revitalizing homes to creating inclusive community experiences, Avenue Living is taking purposeful steps to help families thrive

Building lasting relationships: Avenue Living's unique family-first approach

How Avenue Living is pressing its property management advantage

From its "cold weather protocol" to tailored asset plans and field training, Avenue Living is finding ways to achieve standout results in a dynamic environment

How Avenue Living is pressing its property management advantage

Riding Waves: how Avenue Living is navigating the dynamic self-storage space

With an operator-first ethos and a measured scaling strategy, the Mini Mall Storage Properties Trust is using its advantage as the market nears a new growth phase

Riding Waves: how Avenue Living is navigating the dynamic self-storage space

Scaling for success: how Avenue Living is navigating its continued expansion

With its robust multi-family residential platform and deep market insight, the firm is entering a new phase in its journey of sustainable growth

Scaling for success: how Avenue Living is navigating its continued expansion

Channels and touchpoints: Inside Avenue Living's integrated communications strategy

From interactive annual reports to peer-reviewed research, and technical conferences, Avenue Living is leaving no stone unturned

Channels and touchpoints: Inside Avenue Living's integrated communications strategy