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Florida: “Wall Street South”

WHY IT HAPPENED!

Florida’s finance boom accelerated after COVID-19 as executives and firms chased lifestyle, warm weather, and direct flights—plus a business climate with no state personal income tax and relatively light regulation. Miami/Brickell and Palm Beach turned relocation buzz into permanent footprints, helped by remote-work normalization and a strong, diversified state economy.

Florida asset management companies

By the numbers (growth + scale)

  • Asset managers statewide: Florida counted 8,613 active investment adviser licenses in FY 2023–24 (up from 7,907 in 2021–22, ~+9%).

  • Palm Beach County snapshot: 483 asset managers present, alongside ~2,600 hedge funds & PE firms operating locally.

  • New hedge funds: 11% of all U.S. hedge-fund launches in 2024 were in Florida (vs. 3% in 2020). HedgeweekBusiness Insider

  • Finance jobs inflow: The Miami metro logged +19,859 net finance & insurance jobs (2020Q1–2024Q1), up 139% vs. 2015–2019. MIAMI REALTORS®

  • Income migration tailwind: Florida saw +$36B net AGI inflow in 2022. MIAMI REALTORS®

  • Tax advantage: Florida has no personal income tax (a key draw for executives and founders). Kiplinger

Why the brand “Wall Street South” stuck

  • Lifestyle & talent magnet: Urban waterfront living, (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, WPB and all in between)  year-round outdoor culture, and top schools helped firms recruit and retain. The Times

  • Policy & tax: Pro-business policies and no state income tax lowered all-in comp costs for firms and employees. Kiplinger

  • Post-C19 reset: Pandemic-era flexibility made relocations feasible; once satellite offices opened, headcount followed. Reuters

  • Economic momentum: Miami MSA continues to add high-paying jobs and companies, reinforcing network effects across finance. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMiami-Dade Beacon Council

One of the worlds most successful Hedge Fund Managers:

Ken Griffin on Miami

Miami is a vibrant, growing metropolis that embodies the American Dream. Reuters

Wall Street South

Florida’s Asset Management Business Advantages

From a pro-business climate to top infrastructure and a skilled workforce, it’s no wonder why companies expand in Florida.

Florida can propel your company’s growth in today’s competitive global market. Florida stands ready to welcome you with the talented workforce, top-ranked infrastructure, global connectivity and quality of life your company needs. These are just a few reasons why global players, established companies and blossoming startups have chosen to expand in Florida. 

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WHY FIFO?

Our Elite Members Firms serving Florida

About US

We are a community of asset management professionals who believe in collaboration and shared knowledge. Our mission is to empower members with resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights that drive success. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment where your ideas can thrive.

Based in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s thriving financial district, home to trillion-dollar asset managers, the team at FIFO and its members represent the prominent international funds community in Florida.

South Florida, often referred to as “Wall Street South”, continues to attract top-tier financial firms, establishing itself as a leading financial center in the US. Its favorable demographic trends, strategic location between Palm Beach and Miami, efficient transportation infrastructure, strong economy, advantageous tax policies, and skilled international workforce create a conducive environment for attracting additional investments, further solidifying Florida’s status as a global financial powerhouse.

South Florida’s strategic location also serves as a gateway for investments from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean Islands into the US, facilitating access to capital, financial services, and cross-border transactions tailored to their financial and business needs.

As a leading hub in South Florida, FIFO’s mission is to support financial services partners and global investors in their pursuit of financial success by offering a dynamic platform that promotes collaboration and growth through relationships and shared knowledge. Whether through networking at major industry events or within more intimate discussion forums, our objective is to bring the community together and nurture meaningful, high-impact discussions that will transform the future of finance.

Our members, located in the US and around the world, consist of senior representatives from various sectors of the financial services industry. This includes professionals from financial institutions, asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, advisory firms, insurance companies, service providers, and specialized IT companies.

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