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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Fintech bytes: Envestnet extends C-suite transformation with infosec chief
FINTECH FEB 20, 2026
Fintech bytes: Envestnet extends C-suite transformation with infosec chief

Shaping Wealth has also added a seasoned fintech veteran to its own C-suite, while Nitrogen unveils an AI agent alongside other updates to enhance client meetings.

Turnqey rolls out crypto tools to equip fiduciary advisors
ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2026
Turnqey rolls out crypto tools to equip fiduciary advisors

New suite targets long-standing pain points around risk modeling, data reconciliation, and advisor competency in digital assets.

Morningstar taps Experian veteran to lead direct platform push
ALTERNATIVES FEB 19, 2026
Morningstar taps Experian veteran to lead direct platform push

Scott Brown’s will oversee Morningstar Direct, data feeds, and advisory tools as the firm continues to build unified intelligence around public and private market analytics.

Fintech bytes: Jump secures fresh $80M funding in Series B
FINTECH FEB 19, 2026
Fintech bytes: Jump secures fresh $80M funding in Series B

Also, Orion and Nitrogen have each announced strategic integration updates that could strengthen their support for retirement-focused advisors.

Fed minutes show sharper split over next move on rates
FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2026
Fed minutes show sharper split over next move on rates

Economists warn that faith in an AI-driven productivity boom and rising market vulnerabilities could further complicate policymakers’ decisions.

Advisor moves: Osaic reels in more than $440M with Ameriprise additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 18, 2026
Advisor moves: Osaic reels in more than $440M with Ameriprise additions

Wells Fargo has also extended its reach in Alabama with another UBS defection, while Cetera welcomes a breakaway advisor from the wirehouse.

Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision

The digital-first family office is doubling down on legal, compliance, and content leadership after crossing $4 billion in assets.

Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status

With a goal of hitting $250 billion in assets by 2035, the wealth platform is betting on leadership steeped in advisor transitions and full-service wealth management.

SEC bars ex-Wells Fargo advisor who stole millions for gambling, debts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC bars ex-Wells Fargo advisor who stole millions for gambling, debts

The order for a ban follows guilty plea to wire and investment adviser fraud, with more than $3 million taken from five clients in a multiyear scheme.

January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2026
January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group

Early 2027 estimate points to a 2.8% adjustment to Social Security benefits, which have lagged senior Americans' lived experience on Medicare premiums and uncovered health costs