Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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ICI: US retirement assets hit $49.1T record in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2026
ICI: US retirement assets hit $49.1T record in 2025

IRAs maintained their dominance, while DC plans rose modestly in the fourth quarter and mutual funds continued to anchor account-based savings.

Elizabeth Warren revives wealth tax push targeting fortunes above $50 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2026
Elizabeth Warren revives wealth tax push targeting fortunes above $50 million

The proposal by Warren and dozens of other lawmakers would add a 2% annual levy on net worth above the threshold, plus an extra surtax for billionaires.

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.