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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Carta links 401(k) plans to cap tables in Morgan Stanley, Vestwell tie-up
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2026
Carta links 401(k) plans to cap tables in Morgan Stanley, Vestwell tie-up

New workplace savings program targets startup employees by merging institutional portfolios, retirement tech, and equity ownership on a single platform.

From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2026
From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom

Drawing on battlefield lessons, 2025 Advisor of the Year Award winner Dennis Morton sounds off on the perils of complacency, succession blind spots, and the human edge advisors must defend in an AI era.

Centerview sleep lawsuit settles, but Wall Street hours stay in the spotlight
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 23, 2026
Centerview sleep lawsuit settles, but Wall Street hours stay in the spotlight

While it has sidestepped a public trial, an ex-analyst’s case renews scrutiny of how far junior bankers are pushed on live deals.

Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 23, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan

Meanwhile, Janney lands a billion-dollar team from Merrill in Delaware, and two longtime Edelman advisors hopped to Prime Capital Financial in the Northeast.

NAIFA to IRS: Trump accounts' success will depend on advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2026
NAIFA to IRS: Trump accounts' success will depend on advisors

Trade group urges regulators to loosen investment restrictions and clarify ERISA rules for new child savings vehicles.

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.