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Alternative Assets  + Hedge Funds  + Private Debt  + Private Equity  + Real Assets  + Real Estate  |  October 21, 2026
Connect Money Presents the 2026 Connect Money Next Gen Alternative Investment Awards
Joe Palmisano
By: Joe Palmisano

Connect Money Presents the 2026 Next Gen Alternative Investment Awards

The Next Generation Alternative Investment Awards recognize emerging professionals across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and digital assets who are redefining what leadership looks like in alternatives. This year’s honorees are builders of the ecosystem: launching innovative platforms, expanding access to institutional-quality strategies and elevating investor education and transparency.

Beyond their day-to-day roles, honorees mentor peers, champion financial literacy, support community initiatives and help drive inclusive opportunities. Together, they represent the next wave of talent shaping how capital is raised, deployed and stewarded for long-term value.

Click here to read about each of the 2026 Alternative Investment Next Gen winners.

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About Joe Palmisano

Joe Palmisano is editorial director of Connect Money, where he oversees daily coverage of alternative assets, direct investments, financial advisory and the economy. He brings three decades of experience as a financial journalist, analyst and portfolio manager. Before joining Connect Money, Palmisano wrote for The Wall Street Journal, covering foreign exchange, global fixed-income and equity markets. He later served as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager, producing market analysis and managing foreign exchange and U.S. equity portfolios for FX Concepts. His work has also appeared in SFO Magazine and CMT Association publications. Palmisano earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The American University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
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