Leo Almazora

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.

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What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2026
What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors

The proposal, which offers plan sponsors a process-based safe harbor to curb ERISA lawsuits, comes as private-credit volatility raises fresh questions for advisors and their clients.

Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement
WIREHOUSES MAR 30, 2026
Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement

Court filings spotlight disputed account activity and transfers linked to figures in Epstein’s orbit, including Apollo co-founder Leon Black.

Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2026
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial

The platform's addition of a multi-generational practice, led by a veteran advisor from Cetera, extends its footprint further in the Northeast.

Fintech bytes: iCapital teams up with BlackRock's Aladdin Wealth to expand alts reach
TECHNOLOGY MAR 27, 2026
Fintech bytes: iCapital teams up with BlackRock's Aladdin Wealth to expand alts reach

Also, Jump unveils a new AI workflow assistant for advisors, while WealthReach touts an industry-leading AI search and SEO engine for wealth firm websites.

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.