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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Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation

Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus quarter.

Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares
FINTECH OCT 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley to acquire EquityZen, expanding access to private shares

The Wall Street giant’s newest deal, the first under CEO Ted Pick, signals a push to connect clients with private company shares and deepen relationships with high-growth firms.

Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team

A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.

2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon
RIA NEWS OCT 29, 2025
2025 RIA M&A sets new yearly record, with more deals on the horizon

New data show a 300-deal year comfortably in the cards as private equity, mid-size sellers, and sub-acquisitions emerge as key drivers.

Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2025
Research pegs Trump tariffs as largest tax increase since 1993

Analysts from the Tax Foundation also found retail prices picked up by 4.9% from trade levies, with even more price hikes expected into next year.

Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?
FIXED INCOME OCT 28, 2025
Amazon layoffs: A taste of AI's impact on jobs and the Fed?

The retail giant's move to slash 14,000 roles offers an early case of how AI could reshape the workforce – and how that could test monetary policy.

Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Advisor moves: Ameriprise adds $1.6B ensemble from Oppenheimer

Meanwhile, a Minnesota-based team parts ways with Commonwealth after 31 years, and Wells Fargo snags a three-advisor team managing more than $722 million from Merrill.

Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2025
Cetera debuts model portfolios for affluent to HNW clients

The six models, offered in partnership with Envestnet, are designed to help advisors manage affluent and institutional client relationships.